IT Application Developer, Public Health Systems DOH

IT Application Developer, Public Health Systems

This is a home‑based (remote) position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. We welcome talent from across the country to join our team and make an impact, regardless of location. In‑person events or in‑office work are infrequent and scheduled in advance.

As a Journey level IT Application Developer, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance the applications, databases, and data integrations that support disease surveillance, laboratory reporting, vital records, and other critical public health systems used across Washington State. This role works across the full application lifecycle, from analyzing business requirements and designing solutions to developing code, managing data, testing systems, resolving technical issues, and supporting deployments.

You will collaborate with public health programs, laboratories, local health jurisdictions, vendors, and technology partners to ensure critical systems remain secure, reliable, and responsive to evolving business needs. The applications and data services supported by this position help public health professionals identify disease trends, receive laboratory reports, monitor outbreaks, meet federal reporting requirements, and make informed decisions that protect the health of people throughout Washington.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications, databases, and system integrations that support public health programs and statewide surveillance activities.
• Build and optimize database solutions, automated data processes, reports, and data exchanges that support public health reporting and decision‑making.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into secure, scalable application designs and technical solutions.
• Implement and support application environments, deployments, system upgrades, and technology improvements across multiple platforms.
• Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, and quality assurance processes to ensure applications perform as intended and meet security requirements.
• Investigate and resolve application, database, integration, and performance issues ranging from routine defects to complex enterprise‑wide problems.
• Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and technical teams to deliver enhancements, support system operations, and improve service delivery.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, development standards, and operational procedures that support long‑term system sustainability.

• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from solution design and development through deployment, support, and continuous improvement.
• Solve complex technical challenges involving application development, database management, data integration, and enterprise systems.
• Support the systems that receive, process, and distribute critical public health and laboratory data across Washington State.
• Contribute to technology solutions that enable disease surveillance, outbreak response, laboratory reporting, and federally required public health reporting.

You are a problem solver who enjoys understanding complex business needs and translating them into practical technology solutions. You are comfortable working across multiple technologies and balancing development, data management, testing, and operational support responsibilities.

You approach your work with curiosity, accountability, and attention to detail. You communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical partners, helping others understand challenges, options, and solutions. You value collaboration and recognize that successful public health technology depends on strong partnerships across programs, agencies, and organizations.

You are motivated by work that has a meaningful public impact and take pride in building and maintaining systems that public health professionals rely on to protect communities across Washington.

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience must have been…