Senior Java Full-Stack 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: Senior Java Full-Stack Developer Job Title: Systems Analyst VII Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b Posting Number: 19993 Closing Date: 10/10/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $11,666.66 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29 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: MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11

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This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas. Performs highly complex computer systems analysis and senior hands-on full-stack application development work for the CTO organization supporting enterprise modernization and AI innovation initiatives. Work involves designing, coding, testing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining modern web applications, reusable components, APIs, databases, cloud-ready services, AI-enabled applications, and agent-based solutions. Serves as a senior full-stack developer responsible for building secure, scalable, accessible, and maintainable digital solutions that support legacy application modernization, automation of business processes, integration with enterprise systems, and responsible use of AI capabilities. The position supports 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. Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, data, cloud, security, and program teams to translate business needs into reliable technical solutions. Prepares technical documentation, supports code quality, troubleshoots complex application issues, and provides technical guidance to development team members. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Percentage Description 35%

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.

25%

Designs, 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 through scalable and maintainable architecture patterns.

20%

Designs and develops AI-enabled and agent-based application capabilities, including chat-based interfaces, workflow agents, tool/API-calling agents, retrieval-augmented generation patterns, prompt-enabled application features, and integrations with approved AI platforms. Ensures agent solutions are secure, auditable, reliable, and aligned with agency technology, data, and security standards.

10%

Evaluates application performance, identifies and resolves front-end and backend issues, improves reliability, reduces latency, supports secure coding practices, perform…