IT Application Development – Journey (ITADJ/ETS)

IT Application Development – Journey (ITADJ/ETS)

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This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on January 20^th, 2025, and you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

These positions perform development functions across the software development lifecycle for integrations and migration of behavioral health data with HCA’s enterprise data warehouse. These individuals will support testing, perform Power BI reporting, and use Edifecs for data mapping and ETL functions. The ideal candidate will bring data management skills to this position performing important work with critical data that helps Washingtonians receiving behavioral health care.

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division:

The Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) division is the agency’s designated technology provider for the Health Care Authority (HCA). Integration Development Services (IDS) is the core work unit within ETS that delivers innovative and professional information technology (IT) software and integration solutions that support the mission of Health Care Authority divisions and business groups. IDS leverages employee expertise in software design and architecture as well as integration of IT resources to engineer high-quality, cost-effective solutions in partnership with business and project stakeholders.

About the position: 

This position serves as a Journey Level technical expert for cross functional (full stack) .NET application and database development for support of mental health and substance use disorder solutions. As a journey level technical specialist for custom application development, this position performs all front-end, middle-tier, and back-end development activities, and provides technical expertise for application programmers responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle, resulting in database software solutions supporting a broad organizational scope.

This position will also contribute to designing, implementing, and supporting a series of data collection and validation services. Currently, HCA’s selected vendor to supply these services is Edifecs. This position will be the journey level designer and developer of the data collection methods and tools used to provide data to program managers and data analysts at both HCA and potentially other state agencies.

This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.

Some of what you will do:

• Develop, test, and modify/maintain the database and model-driven application architecture solutions for information systems built with Microsoft C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Razor, Webforms, Entity Framework, LINQ, JavaScript/jQuery, Bootstrap, Microsoft SQL Server RDBMS, Transact-SQL, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI, Snowflake, and RESTful web service technologies.
• Evaluate software architecture patterns, object-oriented design concepts and abstraction techniques, coding languages, view model technologies, OLTP database modeling and design, query languages, entity modeling, performance tuning, and security best practices and standards.
• Utilize multiple and disparate technology system Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to perform systems integration for development of end-to-end workflow solutions.
• Design and develop complex software solutions.
• Perform data structuring and data modeling, normalizing data structures, system design and development, data security, and data programming methodologies by applying journey level proficiency and knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems.
• Design and develop Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) technologies.
• Evaluate business problems or goals to architect solutions.
• Utilize Agile process models and continuous integration methodologies.
• Use procured Edifecs Structured Data Capture (SDC) and XEngine (XESaaS) to develop agency data collection and validation solutions.
• Perform requirements gathering, design, architecture and deployment of agency procured SaaS solutions that supports business requirements.
• Develop, track, test, and implement system configurations and functionality.
• Author and maintain technical documentation.
• Apply skills and expertise in programming HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and related frameworks and technologies to support the agency’s enterprise data systems and assets.

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will satisfy one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

Option 2:

• Associate degree in information technology, computer science, or related field and
• Five years of professional information technology experience which must include computer application development and maintenance such as analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and programming computer software applications.

Option 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field and
• Three years of professional information technology experience which must include computer application development and maintenance such as analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and programming computer software applications.

Option 4:

• Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field and
• One year of professional information technology experience which must include computer application development and maintenance such as analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and programming computer software applications.

Option 5:

Required competencies:

• Advanced knowledge, skill and ability in relational database design and development.
• Advanced knowledge, skill and ability in C# programming and ASP.NET solution development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint 2013 and beyond, Team Foundation Server 2010 and beyond, Internet Information Server 7 and beyond, HTML 4/5, CSS, Agile, Lean and ITIL concepts.
• Proficient with the software development life cycle (SDLC), developing and documenting user requirements, project charters, testing strategies and user test scripts.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience using Snowflake.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and managing API and integration projects.
• Experience with healthcare data and including behavioral health data.
• Experience in cloud computing and architecture, including AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with PL/pgSQL, PostgreSQL technologies, and various Amazon Web Service or cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with data ingestion and querying tools like SQL and SSIS.
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technologies.
• Experience in agile development and/or Dev/Ops methodologies and practices.

How to apply:  

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach in separate files:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume 

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. 
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. 

About HCA:  

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.   

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA 
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby. 
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking! 

Notes:

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is(are) filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angel Matthews angel.matthews@hca.wa.gov.

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

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