SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER (DATA & ANALYTICS)

Salary : $99,735.36 - $134,407.68 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y2525G
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/16/2026

Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER: Y2525G
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!
The application filing period will begin on June 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.
What does a Senior Application Developer do?
Under direction, performs a wide range of application development related duties including analysis, design, evaluation, development, coding, testing and maintenance of complex application systems in a healthcare data and analytics unit.
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Essential Job Functions

Writes, troubleshoots, and optimizes complex Transact and PL SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language) codes to ensure that implementation of pay-for-performance program measures and sub-measures are aligned with the annual expansions and changes required by the state.

Investigates and fixes data anomalies through root cause analysis in pay-for-performance program measure implementations through root cause analysis using a variety of analytics tools and methods such as merging records from various tables, comparing results using Excel, Tableau and other ETL processors (Extract, Transform, Load).

Builds complex data models for business intelligence solutions consumption and creates dashboards and reports using data visualization tools such as Tableau and Business Objects using those models.

Applies transformations, data cleansing, normalization best practices, as well as abstraction and inheritance programming concepts to ensure quality data solutions.

Responsible for eliciting and documenting user requirements for large, highly complex new systems or system enhancements; ensures functional and technical requirements are fully documented. Translates technical tasks to a non-technical audience.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Science AND three (3) years of enterprise-level**, full-time, paid experience, obtained within the last three (3) years, in a data and analytics unit, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex Transact-SQL and PL/SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language) code, including stored procedures, queries, and database performance tuning.

The required experience must also include the following technologies and practices:

• Investigating and resolving data anomalies using root cause analysis and tools such as Excel, Tableau, and ETL platforms
• Building advanced data models and delivering actionable business intelligence through dashboards and reports with Tableau and Business Objects
• Applying data transformation and quality best practices and documenting detailed user requirements for complex data products while effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

**Enterprise-level refers to data projects (involving solutions, strategies, or systems) designed to meet the complex needs of large organizations, often focusing on scalability and integration across multiple departments.

PHYSICAL CLASS 2- Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

No Out of Class experience or withholds are allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents at the time of filing, you must email the documents to Tanisha Buggs at within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:

One (1) year of experience performing one or more of the following:

• Working with cloud-based data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform to build data pipelines, manage cloud data warehouses, or implement ETL processes.
• Analyzing pay-for-performance (P4P) program measures in a healthcare environment (e.g., Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), Quality Incentive Pool (QIP), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System), including evaluating healthcare quality metrics, validating measure calculations, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Applying Agile project management methodology and use of JIRA to track project progress, manage workflows, and coordinate tasks across cross-functional teams.
• Experience using health data exchange formats such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) for data integration, exchange, or interoperability.
• Applying standardized medical coding systems, including Current Procedural Terminology, Fourth Edition (CPT-4), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), and Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) to support clinical documentation, billing processes, and healthcare data reporting.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training & Experience (T&E): This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATIONAppointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONWe only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated information

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tanisha Buggs, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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