Title: Software Applications Engineer
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $108,000 - $111,240
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs
Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services
Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Senior Applications Engineer in the Information Management Division.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
To Serve as a Software Integration Developer for the Information Management division to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise integration solutions that support Java/JEE based applications, CRMS Talend ETL program and EPS IBM SOA products like ODM, WAS, MQ, IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and IBM Transformation Extender (ITX).
The individual in this position is responsible for mission critical applications supported by DMAS and have extensive experience in enterprise application integration, ETL development, API services, EDI transactions, middleware technologies, and healthcare-related data exchanges.
Support mission-critical systems that facilitate communication and data sharing between DMAS, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, state agencies, external partners and working with the IM project manager, IM project management staff, other members of the project team, and stakeholders.
The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending internal meetings, engaging with external stakeholders, training and occasional conferences.
Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.
Minimum Qualifications
Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
Considerable experience with ETL concepts, data transformation, and enterprise integration methodologies.
Considerable experience with ETL platforms such as Talend or Informatica or any ETL platform.
Considerable experience designing, developing and maintaining Java based solutions using common standards and frameworks.
Considerable experience with development using tools such as SQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
Considerable experience with analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Considerable experience with creating and maintaining system documentations.
Work-related knowledge and experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations.
Experience prioritizing and planning work to meet project deadlines.
Experience communicating with both internal and external business stakeholders and technical resources.
Additional Considerations
Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD implementation.
Experience with Node.js, Express.js, and Angular development.
Experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and IBM Transformation Extender (ITX).
Experience with cloud-based integration solutions.
Experience with understanding and interpreting the business requirements and developing solutions that meet them.
Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid Enterprise Solutions (MES).
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.
Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.
This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).
If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were involuntarily separated from employment with the Federal Government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in force, budget reduction, or workforce restructuring initiative may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.
Contact Information
Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition
Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407
Email: [email protected]
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
