Application Developer
State Inspections Modernization Project
Oklahoma City, OK
9-Month Contract
100% Onsite | Monday-Friday
Overview
We're seeking an Application Developer to join a state agency modernization initiative focused on replacing a legacy inspections platform with a new web-based solution.
Today, inspectors often rely on paper and fillable PDF forms that require manual processing and data entry. This project will transform approximately 70 inspection forms into a centralized web application that streamlines data collection, storage, reporting, and document generation.
This is a hands-on development opportunity where you'll contribute directly to building a greenfield application that will be used across the state.
What You'll Do
As a member of the development team, you will help design and build a new inspections platform by converting legacy processes into modern web-based workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert existing fillable PDF forms into user-friendly HTML forms
- Implement form validation, conditional logic, calculations, and workflow requirements
- Design and maintain data collection processes that integrate with SQL databases
- Write SQL queries to retrieve, filter, and manage application data
- Develop JavaScript functionality to support user interactions and application workflows
- Collaborate with team members to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Assist with document generation and PDF output functionality
- Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a developer who enjoys solving business problems through technology and can translate manual processes into efficient digital solutions.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to work through ambiguity and ask thoughtful questions
- Self-motivation and willingness to learn new technologies
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Required Qualifications
- Experience building web forms with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience implementing form validation and conditional logic
- Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Understanding of structured data and database design concepts
- Experience developing or contributing to a web application, academic project, freelance engagement, or personal project
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and develop practical solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with server-side templating technologies such as Jinja
- Familiarity with Git, including branching, pull requests, and code reviews
- Exposure to Python development
- Experience working with Docker or containerized applications
- Experience generating documents or PDF-based outputs from application data
Why This Opportunity?
- Contribute to a meaningful modernization effort with statewide impact
- Gain experience on a greenfield application from development through deployment
- Work on real-world business processes and complex form-driven workflows
- Expand your skills across front-end development, databases, and application architecture
- Opportunity for early-career developers to gain significant hands-on experience and project ownership
Ideal Candidate
This role is well suited for an early-career developer with a solid foundation in web development and a desire to grow. If you've built applications, solved real-world problems, and enjoy figuring out how systems work, we'd rather invest in your potential than find someone who checks every box.
Apply today if you're ready to help transform legacy paper-based workflows into a modern, efficient platform that supports critical inspection and regulatory operations across Oklahoma.