Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 17162
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Operations & Technology Services
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

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.
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.

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.

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.
Preferences
Experience:

• Experience working in EPIC healthcare software.

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)

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02

If you selected a degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Other Related Field
• Non-Related Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in developing and supporting web-based applications using modern programming languages and relational databases.(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years or more.
• I do not have this experience.

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in developing and supporting web-based applications using modern programming languages and relational databases.DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in working with EPIC healthcare software.DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
Required Question