Programmer Analyst 3 – Oracle APEX

Astyra Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Astyra Corporation is seeking a Programmer Analyst 3 to support Oracle APEX development for VVESTS in Virginia. This 9-month hybrid contract focuses on building secure, modern Oracle APEX pages and components to underpin vital statistics and vital records projects.

Responsibilities include enhancing security controls, improving UI and performance, and ensuring ongoing compliance with HIPAA regulations across state and federal integrations.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle databases including 11g/18c/19c.
• Strong SQL/PL-SQL proficiency and data modeling skills.
• Proficiency in JavaScript or jQuery for UI enhancements.
• Proven Oracle APEX development experience and page/component creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Oracle APEX pages and components for VVESTS data modernization.
• Strengthen security controls and ensure HIPAA compliance in the application.
• Improve user experience and performance with modern UI capabilities.
• Support long-term sustainability and integration with state and federal systems.

Skills

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

JavaScript

Oracle APEX

Job description

Programmer Analyst 3– Oracle APEX

*This is a 9-month contract position - Hybrid

Description

The Information Management OIM team will coordinate, develop, and implement data modernization initiatives related to vital statistics and vital records projects.

Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a secure, low-code development platform used to build scalable enterprise applications. VVESTS supports mission-critical functions for the Virginia Department of Health, including the Birth Registry, Death Registry, EDRS, and Screening Registry. The system also integrates with multiple state partners, such as LVA, DSS, DMV, and DCLS, as well as federal agencies, including SSA, CDC, NCHS, and NAPHSIS.

Given the highly sensitive nature of the data managed within VVESTS, including PII and PHI, continued modernization and enhancement using advanced Oracle APEX features is essential for maintaining strict security standards, improving system performance, and ensuring ongoing compliance with HIPAA regulations.

This requisition is for Oracle APEX development to implement new enhancements that support the data modernization of vital records and vital statistics projects. The effort will focus on creating new Oracle APEX pages and application components, strengthening security controls, improving the user experience through modern UI capabilities, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the VVESTS platform.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Oracle 11g/18c/19c database, Required 5 Years
• Strong SQL and pl/sql experience, Required 5 Years
• JavaScript or jQuery, Required 5 Years
• Oracle APEX, Required 5 Years
• Oracle PL/SQL web toolkit, Desired 1 year
• RESTful and SOAP web services, Desired 1 Year