Senior Java developer

Job Title: Senior Developer – Java / J2EE   

Location: Salem, OR – Remote   

Duration: 12+ Months

 Position Overview

Our client, Oregon DHS/OHA, is seeking an experienced Senior Developer to support the development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization of the eXPRS application.

The selected candidate will work with technical and business teams in an Agile/Scrum environment, handling application enhancements, defect resolution, performance improvements, refactoring, UI improvements, reporting, and ongoing application maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver software code changes and technical documentation for the eXPRS application.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate application defects and bugs.
• Work on operational, enhancement, performance, maintenance, refactoring, UI, data, and reporting requests.
• Participate in daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and Product Owners to understand functional requirements.
• Collaborate with technical architects and technical leads to develop technical designs and solutions.
• Document solution options, system dependencies, impacted areas, and technical gaps.
• Perform code modifications, testing, debugging, and system enhancements.
• Prepare technical specifications covering database, interfaces, batch programs, and application modules.
• Provide regular sprint/status reports and demonstrate working prototypes.
• Follow Azure DevOps (ADOS) and established development, requirements-management, and issue-tracking processes.
• Support knowledge transfer and transition technical concepts and enhancements to existing team members.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory:

• 10+ years J2EE experience
• 10+ years Java experience
• 10+ years IBM DB2 UDB experience
• 10+ years Eclipse experience
• Prior State Government experience within the last 5 years
• 1–3 years of eXPRS Application Development experience

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong Senior/SME-level Java application development experience.
• Experience working with government or healthcare-related applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with Azure DevOps (ADOS).
• Strong experience with application maintenance, enhancements, troubleshooting, and refactoring.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Work Arrangement

• Remote position
• Candidate must perform all work within the United States.
• Candidate must be available during 8 AM–5 PM Pacific Time business hours.
• Remote onboarding is required on the first day.
• Candidate must provide their own computer, monitors, internet connection, telephone, webcam, and microphone.
• VPN/access to agency systems will be provided.
• Candidate should be able to work onsite in Salem, Oregon within a reasonable timeframe if required.

Important Submission Requirements

Please submit candidates with:

• Updated resume
• Summary of candidate qualifications and experience
• 3 professional references for the proposed candidate
• Examples of prior work product, maximum 5 pages
• Relevant education and work experience
• Background verification information as required

🔑 Recruiter Screening – Must Have

Before submitting a candidate, confirm they have:

Java + J2EE + IBM DB2 UDB + Eclipse + State Government experience + eXPRS Application Development.

Important: This is a Java/J2EE role, NOT a .NET position.