Senior JAVA Developer

Date: Sep 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 Developer Job Title: Systems Analyst V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: MMIS Staff APD Internal 90/10 Posting Number: 21198 Closing Date: 10/11/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $7,000.00 - $9,000.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% 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: Austin

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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Brief Job Description The Senior JAVA Developer position reports to the Manager, IT Applications, Medicaid/CHIP Systems (IT-MCS) and performs advanced computer programming work for enterprise-level applications in a Java/J2EE and Oracle environment. The position works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, and is responsible for highly complex coding, testing, debugging, enhancement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of applications based on system requirements.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience developing, modernizing, and supporting complex applications and will use tools and technologies such as Java, J2EE, Web Services, Java Server Pages, Hibernate, JPA, JSON, XML, Angular, PrimeNG, Okta SDK, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, HTML5, Bootstrap, JBoss/WebSphere Application Server, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, JIRA, Rational Suite, IntelliJ, VS Code, SQL Developer, PLSQL Developer, Swagger, Jenkins, GitHub Copilot and/or other similar tools and technologies to design, develop, test, document, and troubleshoot application solutions.

The candidate must be able to process technical information logically, prepare program specifications, communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders, work independently with limited direction, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines while supporting critical agency systems. The position may provide guidance, training, and coordination for less experienced programming staff as assigned.

The candidate must have scheduling flexibility and be willing to work periodically after hours to support critical system updates and manage batch processes.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Performs advanced computer programming work by coding, testing, debugging, modifying, and maintaining highly complex applications in accordance with system requirements, approved specifications, and agency development standards. Develops and executes application tests, troubleshoots defects, prepares technical documentation, and coordinates instructions or manuals for production runs and end users. Analyzes proposed applications in terms of system requirements, equipment needs, technical feasibility, and operational capabilities. (40%)
• Provides senior-level technical support and analysis for programming activities, including business process analysis, system design support, application interfaces, automation opportunities, and production support. Coordinates research and recommendations to improve application performance, reliability, security, and maintainability. Serves as a senior programming resource for advanced computer system technology and recommends improvements to software, hardware, tools, and development practices. (20%)
• Participates in system design, planning, implementation, modernization, customer service, and production support for custom and prepackaged software s…