Applications Systems Specialist II

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) IT division seeks an Applications Systems Specialist II (NS) to lead design, development, and deployment of web applications in a hybrid cloud setting. The role emphasizes translating business needs into cloud-based solutions, with emphasis on low-code platforms and Gen AI.

You will guide business analysis, conduct in-depth discovery with clients, mentor junior staff, enforce best practices across SDLC, and participate in staffing

Qualifications

• Lead discovery calls with clients to understand business objectives.
• Design cloud-based web applications using modern platforms.
• Mentor team and enforce SDLC best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on guidance in solution design, development and implementation of web applications in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Lead SDLC and mentor junior engineers, refactor and improve solutions.
• Support performance management activities, including hiring and timekeeping.

Skills

Business requirements discovery

Cloud technologies design

Low-code/no-code platforms

Java/J2EE

Python and AI

Production support / incident response

Tools

Java/J2EE

Python

Cloud platforms

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - INFO TECH - NC FAST

Job Classification Title

Applications Systems Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

60038071

Grade

DT11

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This is a technical leadership position responsible for providing hands-on guidance in solution design, development, and implementation of web applications within a hybrid cloud environment. The position focuses on understanding business needs and designing modern, cloud-based solutions leveraging capabilities such as low-code application platforms and Gen AI.

This position provides a vital technical leadership role and hands-on guidance for Business Analysis by making in-depth discovery calls with clients to understand business objectives, design tailored web/cloud-based solutions, delivering compelling product demonstrations and implementation.

Additionally, this position provides leadership throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), serving as both a domain expert and senior developer. Responsibilities include enforcing best practices in design and development, continuously seeking opportunities to refactor and improve existing solutions, mentoring junior team members, and fostering a healthy, productive, and collaborative team culture.

The role also includes supporting and assisting with team performance management activities, including resource evaluations, timekeeping, hiring, and other supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range

$91,600.00 - $160,299.00

Recruitment Range

$110,000.00 - $156,965.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Work closely with senior leadership to gather and understand business requirements, pain points, and strategic goals.
• Design web-based applications and solutions using modern cloud technologies, ensuring stability, security, scalability, and ease of operation and maintenance.
• Lead the development and implementation of solutions using both low-code/no-code platforms (through configuration) and custom development with modern cloud-based tools.
• Demonstrate experience in architecting and implementing enterprise application solutions using Java/J2EE and other web technologies.
• Demonstrate experience with Python and AI technologies.
• Demonstrate flexibility and preparedness to respond to system emergency situations, including production issues.

Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

This Role Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within RALEIGH, NC

About the NCDHHS Information Technology Division:

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises four sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, and Vendor and Finance. ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT

About the Office of the Secretary:

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.