Job ID: NC-793850 (99590306)
Hybrid/Local Full Stack Java/AI Developer (AWS/Azure/GCP/15+) with AI Governance/Security, Spring/Boot/Data/Bootstrap, JPA/Hibernate, REST, GitHub Copilot/OpenAI/Gemini/Windsurf, DB2/ Oracle/PostgreSQL, SQL, React/Angular, JMS/RabbitMQ/Kafka, Docker/Kubernetes and Mainframe modernization experience
Location: Raleigh, NC (NCDHHS-AM)
Duration: 12 Months
Skills:
Experience with Backend (Java 8+ or higher, Spring Framework, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate/REST) Required 7 Years
Experience in AI prompt engineering and writing AI specifications for development automation and intelligent workflows Required 2 Years
Experience applying AI in software development processes(code generation, automated testing, security scanning, optimization) Required 2 Years
Experienced in implementing AI Security & Governance, AI security best practices, understanding and applying security safeguard when using agentic AI Required 2 Years
Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Gemini, Windsurf or similar) Required 2 Years
Experience with Frontend (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap or similar technologies) Required 4 Years
Experience with Databases development (DB2, Oracle, PostgreSQL or other databases, Writing SQL, Stored Procs) Required 4 Years
Experience with React, Angular and similar UI framework Highly desired 1 Years
Experience with Mainframe System Modernization Highly desired 1 Years
Description;
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS)/Child Support requires a Senior Full Stack AI/Java Developer – AI-Driven Modernization for a Child Support System Enhancement Effort.
NCDHHS – Child Support – Senior Full Stack AI/Java Developer – AI-Driven Modernization
Experience Level: Senior
About the Role
The Child Support System Enhancement Effort aims to migrate critical functionality from a legacy mainframe system to a modern, web-based platform. This initiative will improve scalability, security, and user experience while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The modernization effort involves re-engineering business processes, implementing new technologies, and integrating with existing systems in an Agile development environment.
Join our Child Support team to transform a legacy mainframe system into a modern, web-based platform that improves usability, accessibility, and scalability. We’re seeking a Senior Full Stack AI/Java Developer who is passionate about AI-driven innovation and building secure, scalable solutions that make a real impact.
The Senior Full Stack Java Developer – AI-Driven Modernization is a critical role that combines deep Java expertise with AI-powered development practices to transform legacy mainframe applications into a secure, scalable, and user-friendly web-based platform. This position requires hands-on coding experience across the stack and the ability to embed AI into every stage of the software development lifecycle—from design and coding to testing, security, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-stack development using Java (8+ or higher),Spring Boot, Spring Data, and ORM tools like Hibernate/JPA.
Apply AI-driven practices for code generation, automated testing, security vulnerability detection, and performance optimization.
Write AI prompts and specifications into development workflows, ensuring clarity and accuracy for automated processes.
Build responsive front-end interfaces with HTML5,CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular or similar.
Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensure secure and scalable architecture, and manage data migration to relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2or similar).
Integrate messaging platforms (JMS, RabbitMQ, Kafka or similar).
Implement CI/CD pipelines(Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar) and follow Agile methodologies.
Ensure compliance with secure coding standards and contribute to technical documentation and deployment support.
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience in Java development with full-stack expertise.
Experience in AI prompt engineering and writing AI specifications for development automation and intelligent workflows.
Experience applying AI in software development processes(code generation, automated testing, security scanning, optimization).
Experienced in implementing AI Security & Governance, AI security best practices, understanding and applying security safeguard when using agentic AI
Experience with AI-assisted development tools(GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Gemini, Windsurf or similar).
Experience in Spring Framework/Spring Boot, ORM tools (Hibernate/JPA) or similar.
Strong front-end development experience:HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React/Angular).
Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development.
Hands-on experience with relational databases and advanced SQL.
Experience with unit testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of secure coding practices, compliance standards, and performance optimization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with legacy system enhancement and modernization.
Experience with cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with containerization technologies(Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming platforms such as Kafka.