NCDHHS - Child Support - Lead Full Stack Java Developer

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) / Child Support requires a Lead Full Stack Java Developer for a Child Support System Enhancement Effort.

The Child Support System Enhancement Effort aims to transform existing functionality from a legacy mainframe system into an enhanced, web-based platform. This transformation is a continuation of the current enhancement effort and will improve user experience by integrating with the existing web-based application in an Agile development environment.

The Lead Full Stack Java Developer will lead the enhancement effort to build a user-friendly web-based platform. This role requires expertise in full-stack development, architecture design, and Agile collaboration. The Lead Developer will focus on improving efficiency and leveraging AI-powered development practices to deliver high-quality solutions.

The Lead Full Stack Java Developer will design and develop robust backend services using Java(8+ or higher), Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA / Hibernate, alongside building responsive front-end interfaces with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap. Responsibilities include creating RESTful APIs, integrating external systems via SOAP / REST web services and messaging platforms, and using AI tools to accelerate development including code generation, code transformation, automated unit test creation, security vulnerability detection, and intelligent suggestions within IDEs. Additional duties include conducting unit and automated testing, supporting data migration to relational databases (DB2, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and contributing to CI / CD pipeline development.

The Lead Full Stack Java Developer will have strong experience in Java full-stack development, Spring Framework, and RESTful API design, combined with front-end proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap. Expertise in relational databases, writing SQL queries and stored procedures, and familiarity with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Selenium) is essential. Knowledge of DevOps practices including Git-based version control, CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and build tools(Maven / Gradle) is required. Secure coding practices and strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are critical for success.

Experience with agentic AI integration in the development lifecycle such as code generation, code transformation (COBOL to Java), test script generation, unit testing, security scanning, and use of AI-assisted IDE is highly desired. Additional expertise in applying agentic AI for tasks like intelligent code refactoring, and automated documentation will be a strong advantage.

Familiarity with message queues (JMS, RabbitMQ, Kafka), data migration strategies, and performance tuning will be a strong plus.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Experience with Backend (Java 8+ or higher, Spring Framework, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA / Hibernate / REST)

Required

10

Years

Experience with Frontend (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap or similar technologies)

Required

Years

Experience with Databases development (DB2, Oracle, PostgreSQL or other databases, Writing SQL, Stored Procs)

Required

Years

Experience with Integration with external systems using web services and messaging platforms

Required

Years

Experience with DevOps / CI / CD (Git, CI / CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Maven / Gradle or similar tools and technologies)

Required

Years

Experience with Agile & Collaboration

Required

Years

Experience with Mainframe System Modernization

Highly desired

Years

Experience with AI in Development

Highly desired

Years

Experience with Data Migration

Highly desired

Years

Experience with React, Angular and similar UI framework

Highly desired

Years

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by management in advance, and contact information must be provided to management so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question2

Will the candidate be subcontracted at the time of submission (Yes or No)?

Question3

Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?

Question4

Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement?

Question5

Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor Rate of $$$ may not be considered for this assignment. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question6

Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement?

Question7

Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm?

Question8

Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR.

Question9

Please provide candidate's current location (City and state), NOT a Yes or No response.

Question10

Please note that the final rate may be subject to adjustment based on candidate's performance during the interview. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question11

Describe an application where you implemented a solution in a Java application. What was the challenge you faced, which Java technologies or frameworks did you use (e.g., core Java, Spring, JPA, concurrency), and how did your approach address the problem? Please include the outcome or impact of your solution.

Question12

Can you describe a specific instance where you leveraged AI tools or frameworks during the software development process? What was your approach, and what measurable impact did it have on the project?

Question13

Describe a situation where you encountered a major obstacle during development. What was your approach to overcoming it, and what was the final outcome?