NC FAST Junior Java Developer/Test Engineer

Description:

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.