Senior Salesforce Application Developer DOH8955

Salary: $99,300.00 - $133,608.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: DOH8955
Department: Dept. of Health
Division: Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT)
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
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 and reference DOH8955 in the subject.
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Supplemental Information
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.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency)

• Yes
• No

03

I have the following qualifications (select one):

• a. 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.
• b. 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.
• c. 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.
• d. None of the above

04

I have two (2) or more 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).

• Yes
• No

05

I have five (5) or more years of professional experience in the software development field.

• Yes
• No

06

My experience in the software development field includes the following (select all that apply):

• a. Developing enterprise class, highly secure, and object-oriented web-based application system.
• b. Experience with integration technologies -API, Restful services, SFTP, etc.
• c. Experience with programming technologies such as .NET (ASP.Net, MVC, Core), Java/JSP, XML/JSON, React.js, Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, etc.
• d. Experience with Agile development and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• e. Experience clearly communicate concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
• f. Demonstrated ability to understand every aspect of a technical solution.
• g. None of the above

07

How would you describe your experience developing Salesforce Platforms with OmniStudio components and managed packages such as MuleSoft, Box and Nintex?

• a. No Experience: I have little to no experience developing solutions for the Salesforce Platform using OmniStudio components or managed packages such as MuleSoft, Box, or Nintex as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to developing Salesforce Platform solutions and may have assisted with or modified OmniStudio components or managed packages under guidance, but I have not developed substantial hands-on experience.
• c. Experienced: I have substantial, hands-on experience developing Salesforce Platform solutions using OmniStudio components and managed packages as a regular part of my job responsibilities. I can independently design, develop, test, and support routine and moderately complex business solutions.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience leading or architecting Salesforce Platform solutions using OmniStudio and managed packages across complex enterprise environments. I have established development approaches, mentored developers, resolved complex integration challenges, and influenced platform design or technical direction.

08

How would you describe your experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub?

• a. No Experience: I have little to no experience using DevOps or Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery practices or tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices and may have participated in deployments, source control, or build processes, but I have not developed substantial hands-on experience.
• c. Experienced: I have substantial, hands-on experience using DevOps and CI/CD practices with tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub as a regular part of my job responsibilities. I can independently manage source control, automated builds, deployments, and development workflows.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience establishing or improving DevOps and CI/CD practices across teams or enterprise environments. I have designed deployment strategies, implemented automation, optimized release processes, and served as a technical resource or mentor for development teams.

09

How would you describe your experience developing CaaS applications in technologies such as Azure Container Apps, Docker, and Kubernetes?

• a. No Experience: I have little to no experience developing CaaS applications using Azure Container Apps, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to containerized application development and may have worked with Azure Container Apps, Docker, or Kubernetes in a supporting capacity, but I have not developed substantial hands-on experience.
• c. Experienced: I have substantial, hands-on experience developing, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications using technologies such as Azure Container Apps, Docker, and Kubernetes as a regular part of my job responsibilities.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience designing, leading, or optimizing containerized application environments. I have established architecture or deployment standards, solved complex containerization challenges, and guided enterprise or high-impact implementations.

10

How would you describe your experience with cloud computing via Azure Services such as Azure Portal, Azure App Services, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Azure SQL and Azure Functions?

• a. No Experience: I have little to no experience using Azure cloud services as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to Azure cloud services and may have used or supported Azure resources under guidance, but I have not developed substantial hands-on experience.
• c. Experienced: I have substantial, hands-on experience using Azure services such as Azure Portal, Azure App Services, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions as a regular part of my job responsibilities. I can independently develop, deploy, support, and troubleshoot cloud-based solutions.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience designing, optimizing, or overseeing Azure cloud solutions across complex environments. I have established cloud architecture, improved platform reliability or performance, influenced technical direction, and served as a technical resource or mentor to others.

11

How would you describe your experience developing custom components, templates and web-based applications with the Dynamics 365 PaaS?

• a. No Experience: I have little to no experience developing custom components, templates, or web-based applications using Dynamics 365 PaaS as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to Dynamics 365 PaaS development and may have modified or supported existing components or applications, but I have not developed substantial hands-on experience.
• c. Experienced: I have substantial, hands-on experience developing custom components, templates, and web-based applications using Dynamics 365 PaaS as a regular part of my job responsibilities. I can independently deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience leading or architecting Dynamics 365 PaaS solutions. I have designed reusable frameworks, established development standards, guided complex enterprise implementations, and served as a technical resource or mentor for other developers.

12

I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions for accuracy and understand they cannot be changed once the job announcement closes.

• Yes
• No

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