Overview
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a Lead GIS Developer to help power the geospatial systems that support public health decisions across Washington State. In this role, you will lead complex GIS development and platform work that turns raw data into reliable, usable tools for analysts, leaders, and partners. Your work will directly support the modernization of DOH’s geospatial ecosystem, including disease tracking, emergency response, and statewide reporting that communities rely on every day.
This is a hands on, senior level technical role with real impact. You will design, build, and support enterprise GIS applications while helping modernize systems used across the agency and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of enterprise GIS web applications and spatial tools.
Build and enhance applications using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
Support and improve legacy GIS systems during platform transitions.
Perform advanced spatial analysis, data visualization, and public health analytics.
Manage and maintain GIS databases, services, and geospatial data layers.
Administer and monitor ArcGIS Enterprise, Online, servers, and licenses.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex GIS, application, and system performance issues.
Translate user needs into technical designs, prototypes, and production solutions.
Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers, and subject matter experts across teams.
Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement efforts.
Support mission critical systems during public health emergencies as needed.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Your work directly supports outbreak tracking, prevention efforts, and emergency response.
You will own complex, meaningful technical work from design through delivery.
You will help modernize enterprise GIS systems used statewide.
You will collaborate with smart, mission driven technologists and public health experts.
You will have space to research new tools, improve practices, and influence technical direction.
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.
