Java / XML Developer

Java / XML Developer
*This is an 11-month contract position
*On-Site – Local to Raleigh, NC only, please
*We are not considering Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position

Description
Seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Java / Forms / Report Developer to support the development and implementation of operations and maintenance activities related to the Medicaid Program.

The Java / Forms / Report Developer will support the development, configuration, and maintenance of Cúram modules, custom Java components, and reports within the application. This role will focus on building and enhancing communication-related components within the Cúram Social Program Management (SPM) framework, including correspondence templates, interactive forms, and document generation logic. The developer will work closely with business analysts, senior engineers, and QA teams to ensure that all notices, reports, and system outputs meet policy, legislative, and technical standards.
Responsibilities

• Perform UML modeling and XML configuration as part of the overall solution design.
• Design, modify, and enhance XML/XSL-based content for notices, forms, data transformations, and system-generated outputs.
• Develop SQL scripts, queries, and stored procedures to support application functionality, reporting needs, and data validation tasks.
• Conduct unit testing and participate in peer code reviews to ensure high-quality, reliable deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data structures and understand business requirements.
• Apply best practices to ensure code quality, system performance, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to XML document generation, rendering pipelines, and data processing components.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, XML, XSD, XSLT, XSL-FO, and SQL.
• Experience with Oracle, Oracle Utilities, Altova tools (StyleVision and XMLSpy), Apache FOP, SQL scripting, and relational database modeling.
• Hands-on experience with Eclipse, relational databases, Oracle, and version control systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Cúram experience is a plus but is not mandatory.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) — Required, 2 years.
• Experience coding in Java/J2EE — Required, 2 years.
• Experience developing and testing with JUnit and JMockit — Required, 2 years.
• Experience executing SQL queries for validation and testing — Required, 2 years.
• Experience with XML, XSD, XSLT, and XSL-FO — Required, 2 years.
• Experience with Oracle, Oracle Utilities, Apache FOP, SQL scripting, and relational database modeling — Required, 2 years.
• Understanding of Medicaid program policy guidelines — Nice to have, 2 years.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact daily with system developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders — Required.
• Ability to prioritize project tasks and work with minimal supervision or guidance — Required.
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment — Required.
• Experience navigating a UNIX platform — Desired, 1 year.

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