.NET Developer

Position Description

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview: The.NET Developer designs, develops, enhances, and modernizes enterprise web applications supporting Harris County Public Health programs and operations. This position provides technical leadership for application development projects, modernizes legacy applications, and partners with stakeholders to implement business solutions. Translates stakeholder needs into functional system configurations, custom layouts, automated workflows, and foundational data structures while minimizing long-term technical debt.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise single-page applications using C#, Angular, REST APIs, and Visual Studio.

• Perform system configurations, setup workflows, design custom modules, and integrate third-party APIs to enterprise software platforms
• Analyze existing software architectures and recommend improvements for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Lead project meetings with customers to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Perform code reviews and assist troubleshooting application defects.
• Other duties as assigned include special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience developing and supporting web-based applications using modern programming languages and relational databases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and object-oriented programming.

• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, Angular, TypeScript, REST APIs, SQL databases and source control practices.

• Skill in developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining web applications and database solutions.

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.

• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.

• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.

• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.

• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-Funded Position

• Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department or task requirements.
• May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment requiring prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and the use of a computer and other office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• The position requires visual acuity to read computer monitors and technical documentation, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual meetings.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Occasional travel to County facilities, project sites, or meetings may be necessary.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)