Java Developer

Date:
Jun 4, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Java Developer
• Job Title:
  
  Programmer IV
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  Applications - HHS Systems
• Posting Number: 17441
• Closing Date: 12/03/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Computer and Mathematical
• Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,238.40 per month
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission HHSC is seeking a Java Developer (Programmer IV). This role supports critical applications within HHSC in an Agile (Scrum) environment. The position reports to the Manager of Application Development in Health and Human Services Commission Information Technology (HHSC IT). It works under minimal supervision and requires high creativity, latitude, and cross‑agency collaboration for business processes.

Responsibilities include analysis and development of complex business needs, deliverables for daily operations maintenance, design and implementation of applications with continuous integration and delivery from development to production. The role requires willingness to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager in Austin, TX, at least three days per week.

• Oversees overall development of applications including system design, planning, production and customer support for software systems and solutions existing for statewide and interagency use. Drives design, delivery and integration for interfaces, system connectivity and batch processes for existing applications. (30%)
• Coordinates daily development activities including coding, testing, and debugging of programs. Implements standards and procedures, and coordinates programming staff activities. Manages staff, tasks, and schedules to develop and modify customer software applications. (30%)
• Provides technical direction and guidance to technical staff related to analysis and programming activities. Supports development of business processes through analysis and design for interfaces with external agencies and service providers. Implements specialized programs and defines test processes to validate performance and stability. (20%)
• Coordinates with staff to develop and implement project plans that include schedules, staff assignments, analysis tasks and programming activities, requirements gathering, gap analysis, design and delivery. Assists and coordinates with development staff to ensure adherence to standards and procedures for business policies and procedures. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

• Knowledge of current and emerging high‑level principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis, including operating procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of multi‑tier system development with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues.
• Knowledge of building and supporting mission‑critical applications running in a highly distributed manner across multiple platforms and performance‑enhancing techniques.
• Knowledge of planning and implementation techniques for multiple software development life‑cycle phases, including scope, proposal, estimation, analysis, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of practical methods and solution techniques to define limitations and capabilities of computer systems, including programming languages, hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Knowledge of complex configuration management concepts, tools, and software usability concepts.
• Knowledge of common design practices…