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Job Title : Developer / Programmer Analyst 3

Location : Austin, TX

Duration : 6 Months

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (onsite as required; remote per telework policy)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Developer / Programmer Analyst 3 to support complex application development and enhancement initiatives within large-scale public-sector systems. This role involves designing, developing, testing, integrating, and documenting web services and enterprise applications that support long-term care and regulated healthcare programs.

The ideal candidate will work closely with business users, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable solutions aligned with federal and state regulations. This position requires a high level of independence, technical leadership, and deep experience across the full software development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop, test, and document enterprise-level software applications

Analyze user requests for new or modified programs to determine feasibility, cost, timelines, and system compatibility

Develop specifications for enhancements involving web services, batch processing, and database-driven systems

Consult with users to identify current workflows and clarify business and technical objectives

Create and implement structured or object-oriented development plans

Enhance existing systems by modifying web services, batch processes, and database components

Participate in system integration testing, defect resolution, and production implementation

Develop and maintain system documentation, test plans, test cases, and deployment plans

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

Provide technical guidance and may lead or direct the work of other team members

Environment & Systems Supported

Enterprise healthcare and long-term care program systems

Web services and batch processing applications

Oracle-based relational database systems

Integration platforms and vendor-supported systems

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (8+ years each) :

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

Strong experience in Java / J2EE development with object-oriented design (OOD)

Advanced SQL programming and experience working with relational databases (Oracle preferred)

Experience developing and consuming Web Services , RAD tools, and WebSphere

Ability to create, read, and understand Oracle stored procedures

Experience with system integration testing and enterprise application development

Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and QA teams

Experience creating system test plans, test scenarios, schedules, and defect tracking processes

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

Ability to analyze user requests and develop technical specifications aligned with business needs

Experience consulting with users to clarify objectives and operational requirements

Ability to formulate development plans using structured analysis, design methodologies, or object-oriented approaches

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting public-sector or healthcare-related systems

Familiarity with large-scale government IT environments