Overview

• The Software Developer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation’s mission by developing and maintaining software applications for a public health association that specifically serves local, tribal and territorial populations. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.


• This position will work with public health professionals within the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and IT leaders from the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS) to develop and maintain systems critical to the work of protecting and improving the health of Vermonters. This includes a diverse range of systems that address business needs ranging from updating Vermont’s Immunization Registry to better support exchange of data with other jurisdictions to transitioning many small niche data systems and MS Access databases to modern platforms in preparation for sharing via a cross-department data warehouse. 


• Success in this position requires strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve public health. Ideal candidates should be equally comfortable solving technical problems by writing code, explaining technical design architecture to technical and non-technical individuals while also leading organizational strategy and change.


• The candidate should have strong, demonstrable experience with software and web development, relational databases, and operating systems. The candidate should be knowledgeable of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review. 


Specifically desired skill sets/experience include: 
• SQL Server database and data warehouse 
• Azure native applications and databases
• .NET applications (preferably C# or VB.NET) 
• SOAP APIs
• RESTful APIs 
• Connecting Mulesoft to Microsoft stack 
• Knowledge of Mulesoft connectors, environments, deployments 
• Testing APIs with Postman or curl
• Documentation of design using Visio
• Unit testing of all code
• Management and control of source code in Github
• Release Management of code across various environments as per SDLC

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications in collaboration with project teams.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using various programming languages and development frameworks.
• Participate in the design and architecture of software solutions to meet the public health agency’s project requirements and scalability needs.
• Identify and implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing methodologies.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications to identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other software defects.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the delivery of reliable and user-friendly software solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and project managers, to deliver integrated software solutions.
• Participate in agile development processes, sprint planning, and team meetings to prioritize tasks and track progress.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in software development.
• Provide guidance on new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience and proficiency in programming languages such as C#. NET, VB.NET, SQL, or JavaScript.
• Experience with software development frameworks and libraries (e.g., MVC, jQuery, Razor, Bootstrap, etc).
• Experience and proficiency in web development, relational databases, and using windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL) and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying software applications.
• Knowledge of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, software design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and ability conveying technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Experience working on cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams that deliver digital products and services in an incremental, user-focused environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Ability to switch between projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.