Senior Salesforce Application Developer DOH8955
State of WashingtonDescription
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Senior Salesforce Application Developer
This recruitment is open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Salesforce Application Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications that support some of the Washington State Department of Health's most critical public health and regulatory systems. Working within the Office of Innovation & Technology's Applications and Data Services (ADS) unit, you'll design and implement secure, scalable solutions using Salesforce, .NET, Azure, and other modern technologies. You'll also provide technical leadership by mentoring developers, guiding solution design, and helping deliver complex projects from concept through implementation.
This role serves as a senior technical expert and trusted advisor, partnering with business teams and IT colleagues to modernize applications, integrate new technologies, improve data management, and solve complex technical challenges. You'll have the opportunity to shape application architecture, strengthen development practices, and influence technology decisions that support the agency's long-term goals.
The systems you develop and maintain enable essential public health programs, licensing, regulatory oversight, and data-driven decision making across Washington. Your work helps ensure secure, reliable technology that supports public health services and protects the people who rely on them every day.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Design, develop, and maintain secure, enterprise-scale applications using Salesforce, .NET, Azure, and related technologies.
- Lead application architecture, system integrations, and modernization efforts that improve performance, security, and long-term sustainability.
- Design and maintain databases, data integrations, ETL processes, dashboards, and reporting solutions that support agency operations and decision making.
- Provide technical leadership by mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, assigning technical work, and promoting development standards and best practices.
- Manage complex application implementations by developing project plans, coordinating technical resources, tracking progress, and communicating with stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve complex application, database, and system issues while identifying innovative solutions to evolving business and technology needs.
- Ensure applications meet security, accessibility, quality assurance, and software development lifecycle standards through testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with business partners, project teams, and technology leaders to deliver reliable solutions that support critical public health systems.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Design and build modern enterprise applications using leading cloud and software development technologies.
- Serve as a senior technical leader with opportunities to mentor developers and influence technology strategy.
- Develop systems that support public health licensing, regulatory programs, and statewide health operations.
- Help ensure critical public health systems remain secure, reliable, and available for the agencies, organizations, and communities that depend on them.
What You Bring:
You enjoy solving complex technical problems and building solutions that are secure, scalable, and designed to last. You take ownership of your work while collaborating effectively with developers, project teams, and business partners. You communicate technical concepts clearly, mentor others with patience and respect, and continuously look for opportunities to improve systems and processes. You value thoughtful design, high-quality code, and technology that delivers meaningful results for the people and programs
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
- Option 1: Eleven (11) years of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.
- Option 2: An Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field AND Nine (9) years of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.
- Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field AND Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications. Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one-for-one basis.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- At least two (2) years of professional experience in maintaining or programming on the Salesforce platform (PaaS) including front-end interfaces (i.e. Lightning Web Components) and back-end logic (i.e. Apex and SOQL).
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in the software development field. Experience must include:
- Developing enterprise class, highly secure, and object-oriented web-based application system.
- Experience with integration technologies -API, Restful services, SFTP, etc.
- Experience with programming technologies such as .NET (ASP.Net, MVC, Core), Java/JSP, XML/JSON, React.js, Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, etc.
- Experience with Agile development and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
- Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to understand every aspect of a technical solution.
PreferredQualifications
While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information System, or closely allied field (Engineering/Mathematics).
- Experience developing for Salesforce Platform with OmniStudio components and managed packages such as MuleSoft, Box and Nintex.
- Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
- Experience developing CaaS applications in technologies such as Azure Container Apps, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud computing via Azure Services such as Azure Portal, Azure App Services, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Azure SQL and Azure Functions.
- Experience developing custom components, templates and web-based applications with the Dynamics 365 PaaS
Employee Benefits
We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.
OIT: Shaping a Healthier Future Through Innovation
The Office of Innovation and Technology works to harness technology and data to advance public health, supporting over 220 systems and 305 applications, including critical programs like the Immunization Registry. We drive interoperability, strengthen cybersecurity, and promote health equity, delivering impactful solutions that empower communities. Our team fosters a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration, where every member’s contribution shapes a healthier future.
About the Washington State Department of Health
We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work Setting:
- This position's work can be performed fully remotely. No regular in-person attendance is required. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance.
- Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods.
Schedule:
- This position's work can be performed fully remotely. No regular in-person attendance is required. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance.
- Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods.
Travel Requirements:
- Infrequent travel may be required to meet with customers, professional development for Salesforce conferences or Salesforce community practices, or trainings. meet with customers, provide in-person training, conduct community outreach, etc.
- When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.
Tools & Equipment:
- Infrequent travel may be required to meet with customers, professional development for Salesforce conferences or Salesforce community practices, or trainings. meet with customers, provide in-person training, conduct community outreach, etc.
- When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.
Customer Interactions:
- The position regularly requires engaging with customers in a variety of settings such as agency staff, agency managers, agency supervisors, legislators, governor's office staff, local health jurisdictions, federal government, State Board of Health, external partners, statewide professional associations.
Other:
- This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
- The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
- This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Shawnelle Goalder, Talent Acquisition Consultant/Recruiterat employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8955 in the subject.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
Supplemental Information
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This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.