NCDHHS Technical Specialist - Senior - High

DHHS Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a versatile Application Systems Java Developer to develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications, backend services, automation tools, and legacy system integrations within the Office of the NC Chief Medical Examiner. Description: DHHS ITD is seeking a versatile Application Systems Java Developer to develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications, backend services, automation tools, and legacy system integrations within the Office of the NC Chief Medical Examiner.

Description:

DHHS ITD is seeking a versatile Application Systems Java Developer to develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications, backend services, automation tools, and legacy system integrations within the Office of the NC Chief Medical Examiner.

DHHS Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a versatile Application Systems Java Developer to develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications, backend services, automation tools, and legacy system integrations within the Office of the NC Chief Medical Examiner. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, full-stack development capabilities, and an ability to work across modern and legacy technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintainbackend applications and services using Java, Python, and Perl
Build RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration points with internal and external systems
Modernize and refactor existing Perl-based or legacy applications into modern architectures
Create automation scripts, system tools, and scheduled jobs to support IT operations
Write clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices and coding standards
Design and implement SQL queries, stored procedures, and data-processing workflows
Participate in architecture discussions, technical design sessions, and sprint planning
Debug and resolvecomplex issues across multiple languages and platforms
Deploy applications to cloud or on premise environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, Linux/Unix)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
Maintain documentation for systems, integrations, and processes




Required Skills &
Experience:


Proficiency in Java
(Spring Boot, Maven)


Proficiency in Python


Solid understanding of
REST APIs, backend architecture, and microservices


Strong SQL skills and
experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle,
MySQL, Ingres)


Experience with
Git/Subversion, Linux/Unix environments, and version-controlled development


Strong problem solving
and debugging skills across languages and environments




Preferred Qualifications:


Hands-on experience with
Perl for scripting, system utilities, or legacy app maintenance


Experience with cloud
platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)


Experience with ETL,
data pipelines, or batch processing


Experience with version
control (Git/Subversion) and CI/CD pipelines


Familiarity with legacy system migration projects-
Preferred - 5 years