Senior Java Developer - SJD NJ #1

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Assignment Duration: 10+ Months (Possible Extension)
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Travel: Required as needed

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to support large-scale application and web services development initiatives within a public-sector healthcare technology environment. This role focuses on enhancing and maintaining systems that support Medicaid and CHIP programs, with emphasis on long-term care services and compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate brings strong enterprise Java/J2EE experience, deep knowledge of Oracle-based systems, and a proven ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, test, and document software applications using structured and object-oriented methodologies

• Develop and enhance web services and batch processing systems supporting enterprise healthcare platforms

• Analyze business and user requirements to assess feasibility, cost, timelines, and system compatibility

• Design and implement new forms, authorization services, and claims workflows within long-term care systems

• Modify and enhance existing Java applications, Oracle databases, and system integrations

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA teams, contractors, and other stakeholders

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, test plans, test cases, defect logs, and deployment documentation

• Support and participate in system integration testing, defect resolution, and production deployments

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship; may lead or direct the work of other developers

Environment & Systems Supported

• Medicaid and CHIP healthcare systems

• Long-Term Care (LTC) provider platforms

• PASRR and IDD services automation solutions

• Enterprise web services and batch processing systems

• Oracle-based databases and integrations

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years of experience in each of the following:

• Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, integration, and deployment

• Java / J2EE development with strong object-oriented design principles

• Advanced SQL programming and relational database development (Oracle preferred)

• Development and consumption of Web Services

• Experience with RAD tools and WebSphere environments

• Ability to read, create, and modify Oracle stored procedures

• Enterprise-level application development and system integration testing

• Cross-functional collaboration with developers, business analysts, and QA teams

• Development of system test plans, test scenarios, schedules, and defect tracking processes

• Strong understanding of data structures, data migration, conversion, and transformation

• Ability to evaluate user requests and assess system impact, feasibility, cost, and timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting public-sector healthcare or government systems

• Familiarity with long-term care or eligibility-based service platforms

• Experience working in highly regulated environments