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Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Wed) required to be onsite. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius).
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
If you are interested, please submit an updated resume of your best candidate - Refer to the Skill matrix. You need to fill all the forms/pages of the attachments i.e. RTR, skill matrix - number of years with each asking technology, and three references (refer to the forms), two of them must be supervisor level references, and provide Full name, email and phone number of the references. Please provide the forms in word format only.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Java EE Developer are expected to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java EE technologies, while aligning with HHSC s goals of modularity, security, and interoperability.
- Analyze legacy Java EE components, including EJB, JPA , and SOAP services, to support architectural decision-making.
- Participate in application rationalization and transformation planning.
- Support technical walkthroughs and documentation activities to map current application behavior, dependencies, and integration points.
- Collaborate with architects and business analysts to help ensure modernization efforts retain core business logic and interoperability.
- Assist in migrating legacy systems to cloud-native platforms, emphasizing microservices and API-driven architectures.
- Utilize AI code analysis tools for examining legacy Java EE applications.
- Extract and document detailed business requirements and rules based on existing code.
- Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to validate and adjust identified requirements.
- Identify and record technical debt, design patterns, and architectural details within legacy systems.
- CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
12 | Required | Deep hands-on experience in Java and Java EE development, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP-based services. Able to analyze legacy codebases and identify transformation paths for cloud migration. |
12 | Required | Proficiency in Java SE 1.8 and Java EE 8, including deployment on enterprise-grade application servers. |
12 | Required | Experience with object-relational mapping and integrating persistence layers with business logic. |
10 | Required | Ability to work with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and security engineers to align development with business goals. |
8 | Required | Proven experience with, or strong understanding of, AI code analysis tools for static analysis, code understanding, and pattern recognition. |
8 | Required | Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. |
8 | Required | Exposure to cloud-native transformation strategies, including containerization, elastic scaling, and loosely coupled interfaces. |
8 | Required | Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement in collaboration with product owners and SMEs. |
8 | Required | Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. |
8 | Required | Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns. |
2 | Required | Experience using AI development tools |
6 | Preferred | Excellent communication and collaboration skills. |
6 | Preferred | Experience with requirement elicitation and documentation. |