Java Developer

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Functional Title: Java Developer 
Job Title: Programmer IV 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Applications - HHS Systems 
Posting Number: 17441 
Closing Date: 12/03/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,238.40 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST 
Other Locations: None 
MOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10 
CYB11,ISM,IT,Z Prefix 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission HHSC is seeking a Java Developer (Programmer IV). This role supports critical applications within HHSC in an Agile (Scrum) environment. The position reports to the Manager of Manager of Application Development in Health and Human Services Commission Information Technology (HHSC IT). This position works under minimal supervision, with a high degree of creativity and latitude in supporting cross agency business processes with all HHS agencies, performs analysis and development of complex business needs, provides deliverables related to the daily operations maintenance, designs and implements applications with continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes and procedures from Dev environment to production.

Must be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX. 

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees the overall development of applications including system design, planning, production and customer support for software systems and solutions, existing production & development for new applications used both statewide and interagency. Drives design, delivery and integration for interfaces, system connectivity and batch processes for existing applications. (30%)

Coordinates daily development activities including coding, testing, and debugging of programs that are in development or requiring support for issue resolution/performance or enhancement. Implements standards and procedures with coordinating the activities of programming staff. Coordinates staff, tasks, and schedules to develop, modify, customer software applications. (30%)

Provides technical direction and guidance to technical staff in matters related to analysis and programming activities. Supports the development of business processes through analysis and design for interfaces with various external agencies and service providers. Implements specialized programs to support applications and defines the test processes to validate performance as well as stability. (20%)

Coordinates with staff to develop and implement project plans that include schedules, staff assignments, analysis tasks and programming activities that include requirements gathering, gap analysis, design and delivery. Will assist and coordinate with development staff to ensure adherence to standards and procedures for the implementation of business policies, procedures, and standards. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:             
None

Knowledge Skills Abilities:        

Knowledge sufficient enough to apply current and emerging high-level principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages.
Knowledge of multi-tier system development with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues.
Knowledge of building and supporting mission-critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner across multiple platforms with the ability to apply performance-enhancing techniques.
Knowledge of the planning and implementation techniques for multiple software development lifecycle phases, including scope and proposal, estimation, analysis, design, and software construction with the ability to deliver complex design and support documentation.
Knowledge of the practical methods and solution techniques to define the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, of the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, of information technology equipment, of applicable programming languages, of computer hardware and software, of computer operating systems, of writing complex integrated program code.
Knowledge of complex configuration management concepts and tools and software usability concepts.
Knowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e.508, JAWS etc.).
Skilled in the assigning and/or supervision of the work being done by other development staff.
Skilled in extensive complex problem solving, critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications.
Skilled in the facilitation of meetings with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary.
Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug computer programs; to interpret technical information related to computer programming and other areas of data processing; to communicate effectively; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to communicate design and complex implantation / integration information effectively both verbally and in writing, to serve as a technical consultant to technical colleagues, to clearly and accurately document relevant issues, and to prepare accurate, concise, reliable reports.

Initial Screening Criteria:       

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business, communications, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field. Appropriate experience including experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java programming language (Core Java, JDBC, Spring Boot, Angular, or React), as well as applications development on J2EE platform, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java programming language (Core Java, JDBC, Spring Boot, Angular, or React).
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in designing enterprise applications and services.
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in leading enterprise Java development teams.
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in applications development on J2EE platform.
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in working on Spring Aspect Oriented Programming like transaction management and security.
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in writing SQL including SQL and NoSQL databases.
Required minimum of 5 (five) years of experience with React or Angular UI Framework.
Required minimum of 2 (two) years of experience with PowerBI.
Required minimum of 2 (two) years with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.
Required minimum of 3 (three) with in software development using Agile methodology (Scrum).
Required minimum of 2 (two) with Crystal Reports.

Preferred experience with JUnit and Unit Test development.
Preferred experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Selenium.
Preferred experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Preferred experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.

Additional Information:

This position may require access to systems that include IRS Federal Tax Information (FTI). In order to comply with IRS requirements, selected applicants must provide the list of addresses where they have lived, worked, or attended school in the preceding five (5) years; submit to an FBI Fingerprint Check and local law enforcement criminal history checks; and meet citizenship/residency requirements. An applicant who has a conviction for a class A misdemeanor within the last five years or a felony that constitutes a bar will be disqualified from employment.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.