Junior Java Developer, Raleigh, NC, US
Junior Java Developer
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) seeks a contractor resource to assist with the development and implementation of NC Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST) as a Junior Java Developer. This resource contributes to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for writing junit and jmockit test scripts to support automated developer testing, assisting senior developers in building, testing, and debugging Java applications, writing clean code, participating in code reviews, working with databases, and following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting, focusing on growth and contributing to quality software delivery in the Curam Application. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to develop and execute junit and jmockit test scripts for developer unit testing, assist in designing, developing, and maintaining new Java applications and features, writing clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards, collaborate with senior developers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions, debug and resolve software defects ensuring application stability, participate in code reviews providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality, work with databases and integrate them into applications, contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes and staying current with new Java technologies, trends and best practices. The basic skills necessary for this role are proficiency in junit and jmockit script development, solid understanding of Java fundamentals, TOSCA/NeoLoad test script development and execution, object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), experience with development tools (IDEs like Eclipse, Git, RSA), strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and knowledge of the Curam application. Additional skills beyond the basics are knowledge of Agile methodologies, basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies.
Skill Matrix
Experience coding using Java/J2EE Required 4 Years
Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits Required 3 Years
Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications. Required 5 Years
Tricentis Tosca/NeoLoad Development experience. Required 3 Years
Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development. Required 5 Years
Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others. Required
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance. Required
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Required
Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines Highly desired 3 Years
Experience with testing Curam products. Highly desired 2 Years
Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development Highly desired 2 Years
Experience with Shift left automation Highly desired 1 Years