Developer/Programmer Analyst 3

Developer/Programmer Analyst 3Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Developer/Programmer Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Developer/Programmer 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).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.Perform front-end (User Interface) application development activities for several HHSC applications. Activities will include replacing the existing Java/Eclipse based user interface with a modern and responsive Angular Typescript framework; converting SOAP-based web service calls to RESTful service calls; and migrating the deployment environment from WebSphere to JBoss EAP.As a member of the team, participate in requirements analysis, high-level and detailed design, development, testing and deployment of new application components, as required.Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals.Create technical and design documentation, as required.Perform system analysis and problem resolution, as required.Analyze software for configuration & performance tuning opportunities, as required.Develop and maintain data and process models, as required.Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error.Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts.Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements.Provide application support (defect repair, maintenance, and production operations support) for web-based Java applications in an SOA platform. Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis and problem resolution. Analyze software for defects and performance tuning opportunities. Develop and test application code to resolve defects and improve application reliability and performance.Other duties as assigned.Candidate Skills and QualificationsMinimum 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.Years Required/Preferred Experience8 Required Hands-on experience in Front End/UI development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications on the JEE application development platform8 Required Hands-on experience participating in all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle)8 Required Hands-on development experience implementing applications utilizing any JEE Application Server, Authentication and Authorization, Caching strategies8 Required Hands-on programming experience in following languages / technologies: Java, JEE, REST/SOAP web services, HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, Typescript, Spring, Java Server Pages, Struts, JSON, XML, JWT, Maven, OpenAPI v3, OAuth, Pos8 Required Experience implementing client-facing applications with responsive design and development8 Required Experience implementing SPAs with at least 4 years of experience implementing SPAs using Angular TypeScript framework.8 Required Experience implementing user interfaces with at least 4 years of experience implementing using HTML5 and CSS3.8 Required Experience implementing web services including at least 4 years of experience implementing RESTful services security using JWT, OAuth, and other related technologies/standards.8 Required Experience implementing client-facing applications using JSP and Struts8 Required Experience in development of self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components8 Required Experience in implementing best practices in the areas of application design, performance, scalability and maintainability.