Senior Software Engineer, Lead DOH9003

Senior Software Engineer, Lead

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho only.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Software Engineer, Lead, you will design, code, test, deploy, and maintain complex applications that support Washington’s public health programs and operations. This hands-on technical lead role combines advanced software engineering with application architecture, database development, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for other developers.

You will build and improve secure, reliable systems using modern development technologies, cloud services, and data platforms. Your work will help keep critical applications available to public health programs and partner organizations across Washington, supporting essential reporting, public health services, and the secure handling of sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design and develop complex enterprise applications, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining secure, high-quality production code.
• Lead technical architecture and implementation of application solutions, cloud-hosted services, and system integrations that meet business and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain database solutions, data integrations, and reporting tools using SQL Server, Azure Synapse Analytics, and business intelligence platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, performance, and security issues through technical analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Lead technical quality practices through code reviews, automated testing, performance analysis, version control, and continuous integration and deployment.
• Guide and mentor developers by assigning work, communicating technical standards, reviewing deliverables, and providing hands-on coaching.
• Plan and implement system upgrades, technology transitions, and application improvements to maintain reliability and address changing business needs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation plans, and development standards that promote consistent, secure, and maintainable systems.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll combine hands-on software development with technical leadership, solving complex challenges and helping other developers grow. You’ll also see how your work makes a difference by maintaining secure, reliable systems that support essential public health services and protect information that communities across Washington depend on.

The Ideal Candidate

You bring strong software engineering skills, experience designing and maintaining complex applications, and the ability to guide other developers. You value secure, reliable systems and understand how technology supports essential public health services.

Required Qualifications

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Option 1: Eleven (11) years of 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 an Information Technology program or a closely related field AND Nine (9) years of 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 professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Professional experience in software development, including designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining applications.
• Recent experience in coding and developing applications and solutions using current vendor supported version of tools such as SQL and .NET
• Experience developing and maintaining complex web-based applications using .NET/C#.
• Experience developing and working with relational databases using SQL and T-SQL.
• Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar technologies.
• Experience using Agile methodologies and practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software development practices related to application architecture, testing, source control, security, and deployment.
• Experience providing technical leadership to others, such as coordinating development work, mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, or providing technical guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information System, or closely allied field (Engineering/Mathematics)
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Experience developing CaaS applications in technologies such as Azure Container Apps and Docker.
• 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, Power Platform, and Dataverse
• Experience developing custom components, templates and web-based applications with the Salesforce PaaS

Employee Benefits

We want you to have the support and benefits you need to do your best work while building a career that fits your life. As a DOH employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with resources to support you now and help you plan for the future. Learn more about DOH benefits and what it’s like to work with us by visiting Work@Health.

The Office of Innovation and Technology

Technology and data powering public health.

The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) provides the technology, data, and digital services that support DOH programs and public health partners across Washington. Our specialized teams work together to build, secure, modernize, and support the systems that power public health operations, data exchange, laboratory services, emergency response, and informed decision-making. We foster curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement to create reliable, connected technology solutions that help DOH better serve communities across Washington.

About the Washington State Department of Health

We’re nearly 2,700 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. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. 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 indoor at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods. The position requires repetitive use of a computer, inputting data and navigating a database, creating and modifying electronic documents, and using email and the internet.

Schedule: Standard DOH business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignment, and/or meeting business demands and deadlines, and/or during the annual legislative session. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the employee’s request, subject to supervisory approval. May be contacted outside of business hours to address emergency or urgent business needs and is expected to assist, if possible. Maintenance windows vary from team to team but are scheduled in advance. This position may participate in stand-by coverage to support agency systems.

Travel Requirements: Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend meetings, trainings, or conferences. 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: This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine. This position requires reliable access to an internet connection sufficient to perform all job duties remotely.

Customer Interactions: The position regularly requires engaging with customers in a variety of settings including agency staff, managers, and supervisors, legislators, governor’s office staff, local health jurisdictions, federal government, State Board of Health, external partners, and 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.

We Encourage You to Apply

If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Preferred qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Application Directions

To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application or attached as a separate document. At least one reference must be a current or recent supervisor.

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214, NGB Form 22, or other equivalent discharge or separation documentation. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.

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 do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, the presence or perception of a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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 at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH9003.

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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.

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