Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Developer / Programmer Analyst Specialist will support modernization and enhancement activities for complex, mission-critical casework management systems. Primary systems include: IMPACT, PEIRS, NEICE, SSCC, Child Placement Portal, Incentives and Remedies, Community Based Care, and other operational applications.

The Developer / Program Analyst Specialist will serve as a technical lead and senior full-stack engineer responsible for planning, designing, and coordinating modernization efforts across multiple Enterprise Java web applications. This role collaborates closely with technical team leads, developers, UI/UX engineers, business analysts, QA/test analysts, and DFPS leadership to ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with our clients standards and priorities.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of DFPS Enterprise Java web applications, ensuring alignment with established DFPS standards, architectural guidelines, and quality attributes.
• Define and develop high-level design documents and architectural overviews for new and existing components.
• Review and provide expert feedback on low-level design documents, technical specifications, and configuration plans produced by other team members.
• Assess and estimate Level of Effort (LOE) for individual modules, features, and technical tasks; contribute to project planning and scheduling.
• Plan and coordinate technical activities including work breakdown, task assignments, effort estimation, enforcement of coding and design standards, code reviews, build engineering, testing, and release management.
• Track and report on SDLC activity metrics across all disciplines (Requirements, Coding, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Defects, Usability, and other agreed metrics), ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Work closely with Business Analysis, Project Management (PMO), CTO Office, and Systems Development resources to prioritize assigned work and provide recommendations, options, and alternatives that balance scope, risk, cost, and timeline.
• Facilitate working sessions, technical discussions, and requirements workshops to elicit detailed project requirements and clarify functional and non-functional needs.
• Communicate complex technical concepts, design trade-offs, and solution options clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including DFPS leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, simplifying complex design elements and ensuring adherence to best practices and timelines.
• Lead and perform full-stack development activities across database, service, web application, and front-end components.
• Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable Java/JEE application components leveraging Spring Framework, Hibernate ORM, and related enterprise technologies.
• Develop and optimize Oracle SQL and PL/SQL components (queries, stored procedures, functions, packages) to support application functionality and performance.
• Design, consume, and integrate SOAP and RESTful web services with existing DFPS applications and external partner systems.
• Define and drive automation requirements from within the development team, including build automation, test automation, security checks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support and guide application deployments and configurations in enterprise application servers (e.g., IBM WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic).
• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including design documents, standards, configuration plans, and operational runbooks.
• Support and enforce development standards for accessibility compliance (WCAG / Section 508) and responsive/mobile-friendly design, in coordination with DFPS policies.
• Work with QA and test automation teams to troubleshoot integrations with test tools (e.g., Selenium, LoadRunner, HP ALM) and to ensure test coverage and defect resolution.
• Leverage static code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube) to improve code quality, security, and maintainability.
• Implement and support Identity & Access Management capabilities, including Single Sign-On (SSO), OAuth, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT), in alignment with DFPS security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• 12+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• 8+ years of expert-level Java development using JEE platforms
• 8+ years of expert-level web application development
• 8+ years of experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL components (queries, stored procedures, packages)
• 6+ years of experience developing and integrating SOAP and RESTful web services
• 5+ years of expert-level technical documentation experience, including:
  • Design documents
  • Development and coding standards
  • Configuration and deployment plans
• 5+ years of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including:
  • Leading software development activities
  • Presenting technical content to leadership
  • Training and mentoring less experienced developers
• 5+ years of expert-level experience with the Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security)
• 4+ years of experience with Hibernate ORM or equivalent JPA framework
• 3+ years of experience leading software development teams
• 3+ years of experience in a technical lead role on enterprise applications
• 3+ years of working knowledge of Continuous Integration tools (e.g., Jenkins or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experience with Angular or a comparable modern front-end framework
• 2+ years of experience with Identity & Access Management solutions, including:
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • OAuth
  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• 1+ year demonstrated as a self-starter capable of:
  • Leading development efforts with minimal supervision
  • Mentoring and coaching less experienced developers
• Strong working knowledge (or ability to rapidly gain knowledge) of DFPS systems/programs, including but not limited to:
  • IMPACT
  • PACES
  • ABCS
  • PEIRS
  • NEICE
  • e-Report
  • e-Travel
  • General Placement Search
  • Community Based Care
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of working knowledge of test automation tools and practices, including:
  • Selenium
  • LoadRunner
  • Accessibility testing
  • Troubleshooting integrations with HP ALM
• 5+ years of working knowledge of version control using:
  • SVN and/or
  • Git (including branching/merging strategies)
• 5+ years of working knowledge of development standards for website accessibility compliance
• 3+ years of experience participating on agile software development teams (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• 3+ years of experience with static code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube or similar)
• 3+ years of experience with IBM WebSphere Server deployments
• 3+ years of working knowledge of responsive/mobile development practices and frameworks
• 3+ years of experience with WebLogic Application Server deployments
• 2+ years of working knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Section 508 compliance
• 1+ year strong working knowledge of DFPS systems/programs, including but not limited to:
  • IMPACT
  • PACES
  • ABCS
  • PEIRS
  • NEICE
  • e-Report
  • e-Travel
  • General Placement Search
  • Community Based Care

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional remote office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.