Quickbase Developer

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) seeks a QuickBase Developer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise applications, focusing on QuickBase solutions, workflow automation, and secure data exchange with EMR systems and other platforms.

The role emphasizes APIs, data integration, and strong security practices to safeguard PHI/PII, with collaboration across IT, cybersecurity, and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree required in CS/IT/related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in app development, integrations, or workflows
• Experience with QuickBase, pipelines, and API integrations preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and maintains QuickBase apps and integrations
• Develops APIs and pipelines for secure data exchange with EMR/DB systems
• Maintains production systems, troubleshoots issues, and applies security controls
• Collaborates with BA/PM/QA and cybersecurity teams throughout SDLC

Skills

QuickBase development

APIs & data integration

EMR systems knowledge

Security & privacy

REST/JSON

Workflow automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/IT

Associate's degree in CS/IS/IT

Tools

QuickBase Pipelines

APIs

Job description

About Harris County Public Health:

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.

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 QuickBase Developer designs, develops, integrates, deploys, and maintains enterprise applications supporting Harris County Public Health (HCPH). The position serves primarily as a hands‑on application developer responsible for QuickBase solutions, workflow automation, system integrations, and secure data exchange between QuickBase, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, databases, APIs, and other enterprise platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Application Development & Configuration

• Designs, develops, configures, tests, deploys, and maintains QuickBase applications, including relational data structures, forms, formulas, business logic, dashboards, reports, permissions, and application components. Develops new solutions and enhances existing applications based on approved business and technical requirements.

System Integration & Development

• Develops and maintains APIs, QuickBase Pipelines, integration templates, interfaces, data mappings, and automated workflows supporting secure data exchange between QuickBase, EMR systems, databases, and other enterprise platforms. Troubleshoots and enhances integrations for reliability, accuracy, and performance. -Workflow Automation & Technical Enhancements - Develops automated workflows and technical solutions that improve business processes, reduce manual activities, enhance data quality, and increase operational efficiency.

Workflow Automation & Technical Enhancements

• Develops automated workflows and technical solutions that improve business processes, reduce manual activities, enhance data quality, and increase operational efficiency.

Application Maintenance & Production Support

• Maintains production applications and integrations; troubleshoots application, workflow, interface, permission, and data issues; performs technical maintenance; and implements fixes and enhancements.

Security, Privacy & Data Compliance

• Develops and maintains applications and integrations that safeguard PHI, PII, CJIS, payment card, and other confidential or regulated information. Applies role‑based access, least‑privilege principles, secure data exchange, auditability, and applicable security controls. Maintains working knowledge of HIPAA, CJIS, PCI DSS, and County information security requirements.

Technical Collaboration, Testing & Documentation

• Provides technical input to BA, PM, and QA/QC resources during requirements, solution planning, testing, implementation, and change management. Participates in reviews, UAT, defect resolution, and deployment; maintains technical specifications, integration documentation, data mappings, and application documentation. -Other Duties as Assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. 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.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Two (2) years of professional experience in application development, systems integration, workflow automation, database development, or a closely related technology field.

OR

Education:

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

Experience:

• Four (4) years of professional experience in application development, systems integration, workflow automation, database development, or a closely related technology field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of QuickBase development, relational application design, formulas, forms, reports, dashboards, permissions, Pipelines, and workflow automation.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and integration of clinical, administrative, and operational information across technology platforms.
• Knowledge of APIs, REST services, JSON, SQL, integration templates, data mappings, interfaces, relational databases, and automated data exchange.
• Knowledge of security and privacy requirements for PHI, PII, CJIS, payment card, and other regulated or confidential data, including HIPAA, CJIS, PCI DSS, access control, and audit requirements.
• Ability to design secure, scalable, maintainable applications and integrations; troubleshoot complex application, workflow, integration, and data issues; translate approved requirements into technical solutions; and collaborate with BA, PM, QA/QC, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and program resources throughout the software development lifecycle.

Core Competencies:

• 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.

Experience:

• Experience developing enterprise QuickBase applications, QuickBase Pipelines, APIs/integrations, or solutions involving EMR systems and PHI, PII, CJIS, payment card, or other regulated information is preferred

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-Funded Position
• Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
• May require occasional after‑hours, weekend, or emergency response support for deployments, system issues, or public health emergencies.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with extensive use of computers and enterprise technology systems.
• Work may also occur at HCPH facilities or operational sites during implementations, deployments, or emergency response activities.

Physical Demands:

• Primarily sedentary work requiring prolonged computer use, frequent keyboarding, and use of standard office equipment.
• May require occasional movement of technology equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds and travel between Harris County Public Health locations.

Work Location:

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

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.