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The Technical Specialist will enhance Java, C/C++, and ASP.NET/C# interfaces for a client-server application used in North Carolina Division of Highways Construction projects. The role involves diagnosing Java-related upgrade issues and implementing solutions, as well as coding and testing enhancements to the system and its interfaces.
Candidates should have significant experience in Java development, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and strong SQL skills. Experience in a remote software development environment and excellent communication skills are also required.
Job Title: Technical Specialist- Junior (Remote) Location: Raleigh, NC Duration: 12 Month Job Description: The Client is seeking a Technical Specialist contractor analyst/designer/developer (>10 years’ experience) for a 12-month engagement for the Engineering Application Services Department (EAS) to enhance a series of Java, C/C++ and asp.net/C# interfaces on an application. The Client-server application used to track work, materials and payments on North Carolina Division of Highways Construction projects. We have many Java, C/C++ and asp.net/C# interfaces with various internal and external systems that need to be maintained and enhanced. Additionally, there is a list of new interfaces and web applications tied to the client that our clients want to have developed in the future. The initial assignment will be to solve a Java-related upgrade problem in our Red Hat Enterprise Linux server environment. Our Linux administrator wants to upgrade Linux from RHEL 7.0 to RHEL 8.0 and eventually RHEL 9.0, but the upgrade currently causes our Java interfaces to fail. We need someone who can diagnose the error/problem and create a solution to allow our Java interfaces to work under the newer Red Hat version(s). We also have some business logic changes/enhancements to some of our Java interfaces that we need coded/tested/applied. Additional work will involve analyzing/designing/coding/testing bug fixes and other functional enhancements to the system and its interfaces. This individual should have practical experience with all phases of the standard software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, unit & system testing, quality assurance testing as well as experience with business process transformation. Experience designing and interfacing with SharePoint and web-based solutions are also valuable skills we’re seeking. Skills: Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Significant development experience in Java, particularly solving library and compatibility issues between versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Required 10 Years Strong SQL skills (HiCAMS uses a Sybase database but SQL skills in any database platform are acceptable) Required 10 Years Experience working in a remote software development environment Required 5 Years Strong analytical, conceptual, and technical skills Required 10 Years Positive interpersonal skills coupled with an independent, self-motivated work ethic Required 10 Years Proven written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain business processes to IT users and IT applications to business user Required 10 Years Development experience in C# Nice to have 5 Years Development experience in C/C++ Nice to have 5 Years Experience coding stored procedures and triggers (any database) Nice to have 5 Years Experience developing .net applications and API’s in a Visual Studio environment Nice to have 5 Years Data conversion experience Nice to have 5 Years
This job posting was last updated on 9/18/2025