Java Full-Stack Application Developer

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Java Full-Stack Application Developer Job Title: Systems Analyst VI Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b Posting Number: 19980 Closing Date: 09/10/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $11,250.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27 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

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Performs complex computer systems analysis and hands-on full-stack application development work for the CTO organization supporting enterprise modernization and AI innovation initiatives. Work involves coding, testing, implementing, integrating, enhancing, and maintaining modern web applications, reusable components, APIs, databases, cloud-ready services, AI-enabled application features, and agent-based capabilities. Serves as a hands-on full-stack developer responsible for building secure, accessible, reliable, and maintainable digital solutions that support legacy application modernization, business process automation, integration with enterprise systems, and responsible use of approved AI capabilities. The position contributes to the development of AI-enabled tools, including agent-based applications that can interact with users, call approved APIs or tools, retrieve and summarize information, support workflow automation, and integrate with agency-approved AI platforms and enterprise systems under guidance from architects and senior technical staff. Collaborates with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, data, cloud, security, and program teams to translate business needs into practical technical solutions. Prepares technical documentation, participates in code reviews, supports code quality, troubleshoots application issues, and contributes to development standards and implementation practices. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Develops, enhances, and maintains modern full-stack web applications, reusable user interface components, services, and application features supporting enterprise modernization and AI innovation initiatives. Builds secure, accessible, responsive, and user-centered front-end solutions that integrate with APIs, databases, cloud services, and enterprise platforms.35%

Develops and maintains secure backend services, business logic, RESTful APIs, data access layers, and integration workflows connecting application front-ends with databases, cloud services, AI services, and enterprise systems. Supports modernization of legacy capabilities by implementing scalable, maintainable, and approved architecture patterns in collaboration with architects and senior technical staff. 25%

Contributes to the development and support of AI-enabled and agent-based application capabilities, including chat-based interfaces, workflow agents, tool/API-calling features, retrieval-augmented generation patterns, prompt-enabled application features, and integrations with approved AI platforms. Implements solutions that are secure, auditable, reliable, and aligned with agency technology, data, and security standards under guidance from architects and senior technical staff. 20%

Evaluates application performance, identifies and resolves front-end and backend issues, improves reliability, reduces latency, su…