J2EE Developer

Plans develops tests and documents computer programs applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program such as for financial or human resource management systems clinical research trial results statistical study of traffic patterns or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design to determine feasibility cost and time required compatibility with current system and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.

The Business Automation Support (BAS) unit within the Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) Department oversees Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) systems and related support activities. BAS provides oversight of Long-Term Care (LTC) program systems which supports LTC providers for services delivered to individuals; modifications and updates to TMHP vendor systems; and encounter data and Managed Care Organization (MCO) file support and coordination.

The Worker will perform web services developer functions to plan develop test and document computer programs applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. The Worker evaluates user requests for new or modified programs analyzes and develops specifications to determine feasibility cost and time required compatibility with current system and computer capabilities. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plans outlining steps required to develop program using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development. The Worker will have eight or more years of experience; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; independently performs a variety of complicated tasks; and may lead and direct the work of others.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

8Years-Required-Analysis and development experience in complete software development life cycle including designing developing testing integrating and deploying applications.

8 Years -Required-Experience in SQL programming and object-oriented (i.e. OOD) analysis and design. Experience with JAVA and J2EE technologies and interactions with relational databases.

8 Years -Required-Experience with Web Services RAD and WebSphere. Ability to create read and understand Oracle-based stored procedures or a relational database application.

8 Years -Required-Experience with system integration testing to apply knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems.

8 Years -Required-Experience facilitating interpersonal interactions involving design development testing peer reviews and implementation activities including developers business analysts development and QA teams while ensuring that system requirements are documented

8 Years -Required-Experience developing systems test plans test scenarios test processes and schedules. Experience designing and coordinating defect reporting and validating defect fixes.

8 Years -Required-Understanding of data structures data migration/conversion/transformation and concepts of both relational and multi-dimensional database design.

8 Years -Required-Evaluates user requests for new or modified program analyzing and developing specifications to determine feasibility cost and time required compatibility with current system and computer capabilities.

8 Years -Required-Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.

8 Years -Required-Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.

2 Years -Preferred-Experience with HHSC systems.