NCDOT - Technical Specialist- Junior

The initial assignment will be to solve a Java-related upgrade compatibility problem in our Red Hat Enterprise Linux server environment between RHEL 7.0 and RHEL 8.0. Our Java interfaces fail after the RHEL update.

***Candidates much currently reside in NC.
***The max rate for this position is $$$/hour.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 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 for the department called HiCAMS.

HiCAMS is a custom, 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 HiCAMS 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.

Required Skills: (10+ years)

Significant development experience in Java, particularly solving library and compatibility issues between versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Strong SQL skills (HiCAMS uses a Sybase database but SQL skills in any database platform are acceptable)

Experience working in a remote software development environment

Strong analytical, conceptual, and technical skills

Positive interpersonal skills coupled with an independent, self-motivated work ethic

Proven written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain business processes to IT users and IT applications to business users

Preferred Skills:

Development experience in C#

Development experience in C/C++

Experience coding stored procedures and triggers (any database)

Experience developing .net applications and API s in a Visual Studio environment

Data conversion experience

Required/Desired 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

Questions

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Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate's email address?
Question3	How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?
Question4	Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Do you anticipate your candidate being able to work until the proposed end date listed on this VectorVMS req?
Question5	Vendors must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Is your candidate an employee of your company or a subcontractor? Please be sure to notify a CAI Account Manager if your candidate's employee status changes.
Question6	Vendors must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order will be outsourced to other countries. Do you anticipate outsourcing any work being done for this assignment to another country?
Question7	Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor Rate of $$$ may not be considered for this assignment. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question8	Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question9	Have you thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout your candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440?
Question10	Candidate has to be currently living in NC. Please only submit candidates that live in NC. Please confirm where your candidate is currently located.