Solution Lead – SNAP Interfaces & Data Exchange (Java)
Location: Des Moines, IA (on-site)
About Us:
Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects.
Why S2Tech?:
- Stable, privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service
- 25+ years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States
- Expansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses
- Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance provided
- Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.)
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account
- Various training courses to promote continuous learning
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Be part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goals
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Solution Lead with deep SNAP eligibility system experience and strong integration expertise to support a large-scale eligibility modernization initiative. This role will serve as the onsite coordinator between State stakeholders, project leadership, and offshore development teams responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining interfaces and data exchanges supporting SNAP program operations.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of SNAP eligibility processes, system integrations, and Java-based interface development. The role will focus on requirements clarification, solution oversight, quality review, and coordination of offshore development activities while maintaining the ability to contribute technically when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary on-site lead for SNAP-related interfaces, integrations, and data exchange activities
- Coordinate requirements and technical discussions between State stakeholders and offshore development teams
- Review and validate technical designs, interface specifications, and development deliverables
- Support the design and implementation of Java-based interfaces and data exchange processes
- Analyze inbound and outbound data exchanges supporting eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and external system integrations
- Assist with troubleshooting interface issues, data discrepancies, and production support activities
- Participate in requirements workshops, design sessions, testing efforts, and defect resolution activities
- Ensure integration solutions align with business requirements, technical standards, and operational needs
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve development productivity, documentation, and solution quality
- Provide ongoing guidance to offshore development resources throughout the project lifecycle
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of overall experience; should have experience supporting SNAP eligibility systems, Integrated Eligibility systems, or public sector eligibility modernization initiatives
- Strong understanding of SNAP eligibility operations, benefit issuance processes, and related business workflows
- Experience designing, developing, or supporting system interfaces and data exchanges
- Strong Java development or Java integration experience
- Experience with API integrations, file-based interfaces, batch processing, and data exchange mechanisms
- Experience reviewing and guiding technical work performed by development teams
- Experienced working with offshore delivery teams
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with eligibility-related batch processing and benefit issuance workflows
- Experience with cloud-based integration architectures
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools
- Prior consulting experience supporting government clients
S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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