{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"942ed8c90aaa4d51a17c0d31","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/942ed8c90aaa4d51a17c0d31","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/942ed8c90aaa4d51a17c0d31","title":"Senior Java Developer","description":"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.\n\nFunctional Title: Senior Java Developer\nJob Title: Programmer V\nAgency: Health & Human Services Comm\nDepartment: PCS SCOR App Services EI 10c\nPosting Number: 17412\nClosing Date: 11/30/2026\nPosting Audience: Internal and External\nOccupational Category: Computer and Mathematical\nSalary Range: $7,716.66 - $10,383.83\nPay Frequency: Monthly\nSalary Group: TEXAS-B-28\nShift: Day\nAdditional Shift: Days (First)\nTelework:\nTravel:\nRegular/Temporary: Regular\nFull Time/Part Time: Full time\nFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt\nFacility Location:\nJob Location City: AUSTIN\nJob Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST\nOther Locations:\nMOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10\nCYB11,ISM,IT,Z Prefix\n\nBrief Job Description:\n\nThe Senior Java Developer (Programmer V) will work on Full-stack Java applications on HHSC’s cloud (Azure/AWS) platform within an Agile (Scrum) environment. This is a hands-on role that will provide technical direction to team members in addition to their own development tasks. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience programming Full-Stack Java applications on the industry’s leading open-source platforms and cloud-based technologies. Mentorship of junior developers will also be a key requirement of this role. Supports applications in multiple environments with coding testing, peer reviews, documentation, defect root cause analysis, and troubleshooting as required. Maintaining code coverage, testing, and security policies and procedures is required. Available for on-call support as needed. Other duties as assigned and required by the unit operations.\n\nMust be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.\n\nOversees the proper direction for the architectural design, planning, production support, and customer services for custom software systems, existing production & development applications, and statewide and interagency interfaces. Identifies and defines ongoing enhancements required in the supporting existing applications. (35%)\n\nOversees the coding, testing, and debugging of programs and the preparation of test data. (20%)\n\nProvides technical advice and assistance to management and technical staff in matters related to analysis and programming activities. Provides advanced business process expertise in analysis and design support to business process interfaces with various external agencies and service providers. (20%)\n\nAssists in the planning, scheduling, assigning and coordinating of analysis and programming activities. This assistance includes analysis and design consultations with business analysts and the application architect to ensure the conceptual and design phases of new applications are to be aligned with the methods of working in code design at the agency. Assists in developing standards and procedures for programming staff. (10%)\n\nFormulates business policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the agency standardization efforts within HHSC and provides on-going communications and coordination with agency project managers and subject matter experts to resolve issues or potential issue while promoting adherence to sound development standards and solution. (10%)\n\nOther duties as assigned. (5%)\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\n\nKnowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages.\nSkill in problem solving, critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications.\nExtensive experience as a software architect or working on a software architecture team, providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship (direction setting and articulating, consensus building, conflict mediation, diplomacy, etc.).\nExtensive experience leading the work of development staff in the delivery/implementation of applications/IT systems.\nKnowledge of multi-tier system development.\nKnowledge of building and supporting mission critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner. Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle phases, including scope and proposal, analysis, design, and software construction.\nKnowledge of 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 program code, and of automated mapping.\nFamiliarity with configuration management concepts and tools.\nFamiliarity with software usability concepts.\nKnowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e. 508, JAWS, etc.).\nSkill communicating with varied levels of staff and end users to develop positive effective working relationships and to establish credibility, trust, and confidence.\nAbility to communicate 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.\nExperience facilitating meetings with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary.\nAbility to develop and manage project schedules for analysis, development and final deliverables as well as providing support oversight.\nAbility to code, test, and debug computer programs.\n\nRegistrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications:\nNone\n\nInitial Screening Criteria:\n\nGraduation 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.\n\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java programming language (Core Java, JDBC, Spring Boot, Angular, or React).\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in designing enterprise applications and services.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in leading enterprise Java development teams.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in applications development on J2EE platform.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in working on Spring Aspect Oriented Programming like transaction management and security.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in writing SQL including SQL and NoSQL databases.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience with React or Angular UI Framework.\nRequired minimum of 4 (four) years of experience with PowerBI.\nRequired minimum of 4 (four) years with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.\nRequired minimum of 3 (three) with in software development using Agile methodology (Scrum).\nRequired minimum of 2 (two) with Crystal Reports.\n\nPreferred experience with JUnit and Unit Test development.\nPreferred experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Selenium.\nPreferred experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.\nPreferred experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.\n\nReview our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.\n\nActive Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:\n\nMilitary 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.\n\nADA Accommodations:\n\nIn 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.\n\nPre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:\n\nDepending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.\n\nHHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form\n\nTelework Disclaimer:\n\nThis 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.","company":"Health Human Services Comm","rawCompany":"health human services comm","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:07:37.240Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Java Developer","description":"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.\n\nFunctional Title: Senior Java Developer\nJob Title: Programmer V\nAgency: Health & Human Services Comm\nDepartment: PCS SCOR App Services EI 10c\nPosting Number: 17412\nClosing Date: 11/30/2026\nPosting Audience: Internal and External\nOccupational Category: Computer and Mathematical\nSalary Range: $7,716.66 - $10,383.83\nPay Frequency: Monthly\nSalary Group: TEXAS-B-28\nShift: Day\nAdditional Shift: Days (First)\nTelework:\nTravel:\nRegular/Temporary: Regular\nFull Time/Part Time: Full time\nFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt\nFacility Location:\nJob Location City: AUSTIN\nJob Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST\nOther Locations:\nMOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10\nCYB11,ISM,IT,Z Prefix\n\nBrief Job Description:\n\nThe Senior Java Developer (Programmer V) will work on Full-stack Java applications on HHSC’s cloud (Azure/AWS) platform within an Agile (Scrum) environment. This is a hands-on role that will provide technical direction to team members in addition to their own development tasks. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience programming Full-Stack Java applications on the industry’s leading open-source platforms and cloud-based technologies. Mentorship of junior developers will also be a key requirement of this role. Supports applications in multiple environments with coding testing, peer reviews, documentation, defect root cause analysis, and troubleshooting as required. Maintaining code coverage, testing, and security policies and procedures is required. Available for on-call support as needed. Other duties as assigned and required by the unit operations.\n\nMust be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.\n\nOversees the proper direction for the architectural design, planning, production support, and customer services for custom software systems, existing production & development applications, and statewide and interagency interfaces. Identifies and defines ongoing enhancements required in the supporting existing applications. (35%)\n\nOversees the coding, testing, and debugging of programs and the preparation of test data. (20%)\n\nProvides technical advice and assistance to management and technical staff in matters related to analysis and programming activities. Provides advanced business process expertise in analysis and design support to business process interfaces with various external agencies and service providers. (20%)\n\nAssists in the planning, scheduling, assigning and coordinating of analysis and programming activities. This assistance includes analysis and design consultations with business analysts and the application architect to ensure the conceptual and design phases of new applications are to be aligned with the methods of working in code design at the agency. Assists in developing standards and procedures for programming staff. (10%)\n\nFormulates business policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the agency standardization efforts within HHSC and provides on-going communications and coordination with agency project managers and subject matter experts to resolve issues or potential issue while promoting adherence to sound development standards and solution. (10%)\n\nOther duties as assigned. (5%)\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\n\nKnowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages.\nSkill in problem solving, critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications.\nExtensive experience as a software architect or working on a software architecture team, providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship (direction setting and articulating, consensus building, conflict mediation, diplomacy, etc.).\nExtensive experience leading the work of development staff in the delivery/implementation of applications/IT systems.\nKnowledge of multi-tier system development.\nKnowledge of building and supporting mission critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner. Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle phases, including scope and proposal, analysis, design, and software construction.\nKnowledge of 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 program code, and of automated mapping.\nFamiliarity with configuration management concepts and tools.\nFamiliarity with software usability concepts.\nKnowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e. 508, JAWS, etc.).\nSkill communicating with varied levels of staff and end users to develop positive effective working relationships and to establish credibility, trust, and confidence.\nAbility to communicate 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.\nExperience facilitating meetings with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary.\nAbility to develop and manage project schedules for analysis, development and final deliverables as well as providing support oversight.\nAbility to code, test, and debug computer programs.\n\nRegistrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications:\nNone\n\nInitial Screening Criteria:\n\nGraduation 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.\n\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java programming language (Core Java, JDBC, Spring Boot, Angular, or React).\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in designing enterprise applications and services.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in leading enterprise Java development teams.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in applications development on J2EE platform.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in working on Spring Aspect Oriented Programming like transaction management and security.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in writing SQL including SQL and NoSQL databases.\nRequired minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience with React or Angular UI Framework.\nRequired minimum of 4 (four) years of experience with PowerBI.\nRequired minimum of 4 (four) years with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.\nRequired minimum of 3 (three) with in software development using Agile methodology (Scrum).\nRequired minimum of 2 (two) with Crystal Reports.\n\nPreferred experience with JUnit and Unit Test development.\nPreferred experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Selenium.\nPreferred experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.\nPreferred experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.\n\nReview our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.\n\nActive Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:\n\nMilitary 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.\n\nADA Accommodations:\n\nIn 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.\n\nPre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:\n\nDepending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.\n\nHHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form\n\nTelework Disclaimer:\n\nThis 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.","datePosted":"2026-08-19T18:07:37.240Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T18:07:37.240Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Health Human Services Comm","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"942ed8c90aaa4d51a17c0d31"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/942ed8c90aaa4d51a17c0d31"}}