Overview
This role is focused on building and supporting the applications and data systems that power Washington’s public health infrastructure. You will design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications and databases that support disease surveillance, laboratory reporting, and other critical health systems used across the state.
You will work hands on across the full application lifecycle. That includes translating business requirements into technical designs, writing and optimizing code, developing secure database structures, building automated data integrations, and deploying solutions across development, test, and production environments. You will also troubleshoot complex production issues, improve system performance, and ensure applications meet state and federal security standards.
The work is technical, detailed, and impactful. These systems support local health departments, laboratories, healthcare providers, and federal reporting partners. When they run well, public health operations run smoothly. Your work helps ensure the technology behind that response is secure, stable, and built to scale.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Design, build, test, and maintain enterprise web applications and supporting databases
Develop secure, stable solutions that meet state and federal data protection standards
Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data processes
Create automated data integrations and reporting solutions
Configure and support web hosting environments for internal and external users
Partner with business teams to translate requirements into working software
Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement lasting fixes
Plan and support deployments across development, test, and production environments
Contribute to technical documentation, standards, and continuous improvement efforts
Support emergency response activities during public health events
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
