VDH Programmer Analyst 3
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Information Management (OIM), is seeking a Programmer Analyst 3 to support data modernization initiatives involving vital statistics and vital records. The position will focus on Oracle Application Express (APEX) development for the Virginia Vital Events and Screening Tracking System (VVESTS). VVESTS supports mission-critical functions including the Birth Registry, Death Registry (EDRS), and Screening Registry. The system integrates with state partners including LVA, DSS, DMV, and DCLS, as well as federal agencies including SSA, CDC, NCHS, and NAPHSIS. The role supports modernization and enhancement of an application that manages sensitive PII and PHI data. Key priorities include Oracle APEX development, application enhancements, security controls, user experience improvements, performance, and long-term platform sustainability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with Oracle 11g, 18c, or 19c databases.
- 5+ years of strong SQL and PL/SQL experience.
- 5+ years of experience with JavaScript or jQuery.
- 5+ years of Oracle APEX development experience.
- Experience developing, enhancing, troubleshooting, and maintaining database-driven enterprise applications.
- Ability to work with sensitive data and follow applicable security and privacy requirements.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.
- Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Must be willing to work onsite five days per week for the first 30 days and transition to three days onsite per week afterward based on performance and business needs.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of experience with Oracle PL/SQL Web Toolkit.
- 1+ year of experience with RESTful and SOAP Web Services.
- Experience with healthcare, vital records, or vital statistics applications.
- Experience working with PII and PHI.
- Experience supporting HIPAA-related security and compliance requirements.
- Experience integrating enterprise applications with state or federal systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and implement Oracle APEX pages and application components.
- Develop and maintain Oracle database solutions using Oracle 11g, 18c, and 19c.
- Write, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL and PL/SQL code.
- Develop user interface functionality using JavaScript or jQuery.
- Support application modernization, enhancement, and maintenance activities.
- Implement secure application functionality for systems containing PII and PHI.
- Troubleshoot application and database issues.
- Support integrations with internal, state, and federal systems.
- Contribute to application performance and user experience improvements.
- Develop scalable and maintainable Oracle APEX solutions.
- Support documentation, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
- Collaborate with VDH OIM team members and project stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- No benefits are provided with this 1099 Contract role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
