> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3208428-oracle-apex-developer-richmond-va](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3208428-oracle-apex-developer-richmond-va). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Oracle APEX Developer - Richmond, VA - **Company:** Creative Information Technology, Inc - **Location:** Falls Church, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Component-Based Software Engineering, Databases, Data Transformation, Database Queries, Human-Computer Interaction, Oracle Application Express, JQuery, Oracle Databases, Oracle Apex, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Integration, Apex Code, Modern Ui, SOAPAPI, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=58a16aab22c45603 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience with Oracle Database, including Oracle 11g, 18c, and/or 19c. * 5+ years of strong SQL and PL/SQL development experience, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, packages, and database logic. * 5+ years of experience with JavaScript and/or jQuery for application development and user interface enhancements. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Application Express (APEX) * Preferred Qualification * 1+ year of experience with Oracle PL/SQL Web Toolkit. * 1+ year of experience developing and integrating RESTful and SOAP Web Services. ## Description Works as part of a government healthcare IT team to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement data modernization initiatives supporting vital statistics and vital records-related projects. * Virginia Vital Events and Screening Tracking System (VVESTS) is developed in Oracle Application Express (APEX), 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 (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. * ## Related Videos - [Say goodbye to building boring APIs with Azure Data API Builder](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1194-say-goodbye-to-building-boring-apis-with-azure-data-api-builder) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1309-wearedevelopers-live-the-weekly-developer-show-with-chris-heilmann-and-daniel-cranney) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The ABC of DX](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/727-the-abc-of-dx) - [Web development: where are we, and where are we going?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/524-web-development-where-are-we-and-where-are-we-going) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for)