Austin, TX
Java EE Developer - Solicitation# 529601521R
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
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.

Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) required to be onsite. Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position. ***Subject to change per manager***

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Actual Years Experience	Years Experience Needed	Required/ Preferred	Skills/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.

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