NC FAST Junior Java Developer/Test Engineer

NC Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST) requires the services of a Junior Java Developer/Test Engineer to support development and implementation of NC FAST Operations and Maintenance related to the FNS Program.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) seeks a contractor resource to assist with the development and implementation of 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 test scripts, performing manual testing, creating and executing TOSCA automated test scripts, 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 performing 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 team member will be to write manual test scripts, perform manual testing, complete automated testing with TOSCA, 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 database changes and integrate them into applications (e.g. SQL), contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes and staying current with new testing and Java technologies, trends and best practices. The primary skills necessary for this Junior Java Developer position are proficiency in writing test scripts, TOSCA script development and execution, junit and jmockit script development, solid understanding of Java fundamentals, 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 Q-Test, Neo Load, understanding of Agile methodologies, basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience and proficiency developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA.	Required	3	Years
Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher	Required	3	Years
Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications.	Required	3	Years
Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development.	Required	3	Years
Experience with automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test cases.	Required	3	Years
Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development	Required	2	Years
Experience coding using Java/J2EE	Required	2	Years
Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits	Required	2	Years
Experience with executing SQL to validate or test.	Required	2	Years
Experience using NeoLoad and qTest	Required	1	Years
Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines	Highly desired	2	Years
Experience with testing Curam products.	Highly desired	1	Years
Experience testing for a health and human services project.	Highly desired	1	Years
Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others.	Required	0
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance.	Required	0
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.	Required	0
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.	Required	0
Experience navigating on a UNIX platform.	Desired	1	Years

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI 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 accept this requirement?
Question2	Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced outside the country. Do you accept this requirement?
Question3	Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?
Question4	All work must be performed on State premises. Do you accept this requirement?
Question5	Some local travel may be required in the performance of the work. Do you accept this requirement?
Question6	LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE: Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates available for the duration of the assignment. Do you accept this requirement?
Question7	Budgeting for this position allows for a rate of - per hour. Candidates submitted above this amount may not be considered. Do you accept this requirement?
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 list all the certifications candidate has around TOSCA, NeoLoad, Q-Test and Others