Application Developer

22nd Century Technologies Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking an Application Developer for a 12‑month contract with renewal options, starting Oct 14, 2026. The developer will support IT projects, ensuring delivery within deadlines and budget, with potential conversion to a full‑time role at contract end.

Responsibilities include writing secure code, building and optimizing web/API solutions, collaborating with stakeholders in an Agile setting, and enhancing cloud‑based applications.

Qualifications

• The role requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field, or 2–4 years of applicable experience.
• Work in an Agile environment with proficiency in two of: Web/API development (.NET stack), UI technologies, or cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Web Services, XML, JSON, HTTP, SSL, TCP/IP, and caching; database skills with SQL Server and T‑SQL.

Responsibilities

• Write high‑quality, maintainable, and secure code while solving complex integration challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design solutions and implement features in a timely manner.
• Develop and enhance cloud-based applications, monitor performance, and optimize front-end responsiveness.
• Participate in Azure DevOps workflows, Agile processes, and DevOps automation to improve development cadence.

Skills

.NET Web API

UI Technologies

Azure Cloud

Web Services

XML

JSON

HTTP

Caching

Azure DevOps

Agile

SQL Server

T-SQL

Git

Stored Procedures

Education

Bachelor's in CS/MIS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a qualified Application Developer for a 12-month contract with the option to renew starting on October 14th 2026. The developer will support the planning, execution, and finalization of IT-related projects, ensuring delivery within deadlines and budget under OSDH direction. At OSDH's request, the contractor may be converted to a full-time role at the end of the contract at no additional cost to the State beyond what is defined in the SOW.

Requirements

The Application Developer will be responsible for writing high-quality, maintainable, reusable, and secure code while resolving complex system integration challenges in collaboration with external teams, working closely with business stakeholders to understand pain points and design solutions. In an Agile environment, they will review and contribute to technical designs, implement features, demonstrate developed functionality, build and enhance cloud-based applications, monitor performance, manage parameters for fast front-end responses, and help automate and improve development workflows. They will also study the feasibility of proposed software applications or system modifications by identifying potential requirements and system restrictions. The role requires software development experience in any two of the following areas: Web and API development (.NET stack), UI technologies (React/Angular, node.js, etc.), or Microsoft Azure/other cloud platforms; in-depth knowledge of technologies such as Web Services, XML, JSON, HTTP, SSL, TCP/IP, and caching; experience with Azure DevOps workflows, Agile methodologies, SQL Server services, T-SQL, stored procedures, database optimization, and source control (Git); and the ability to learn new coding languages and technologies. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field; or 2-4 years of experience in applications development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in applications development for each year of required education.