Initial Posting Date:
08/18/2025
Application Deadline:
09/01/2025
Agency:
Department of Justice
Salary Range:
$6,679 - $10,092
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Java Developer (Information Systems Specialist 7)
Job Description:
The Department of Justice,
Division of Child Support
, is looking for experienced Software Java Developers to join our Child Support Technology Team as a Java Case & Finance Developer (Information Systems Specialist 7) and Java Establishment, Enforcement Developer (Information Systems Specialist 7). These senior-level roles lead and support the development of the Origin system, the primary application used by the Child Support Program, across the state for the delivery of program services. These positions work closely with internal and external partners to create cost-effective systems that meet state and federal standards, ensure accurate financial transactions, and protect the health and safety of citizens. These positions may require on-call or after-hours support for the Origin batch process, as well as the ability to adapt across all functional coding areas when needed. As a mentor to junior team members, you will help us to develop and build our diverse work family.
The Oregon Child Support Program, administered by the Division of Child Support, is part of the federal child support program, which is one of the top four anti-poverty programs in the nation. Become part of a program whose mission is supporting parents to support children. Your contributions will make a difference in the lives of Oregon’s most valuable resource—our children.
You will find that we embrace inclusive and supportive work environments and respect the diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences of our coworkers and those seeking to join the organization. We strive to build an inclusive and performance-oriented workplace where all, individuals are welcome and appreciated, leading to increasingly higher levels of fulfillment and success.
This role is a hybrid of remote work and in-office work. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business. There is an expectation of reporting to the Salem office once a month for scheduled team meetings. The finalist must reside in the state of Oregon by the time of appointment. Apply today!

Primary Job Duties (In Part)

• Assess and Plan Software Requirements: Work with program and technology staff, partner agencies, and external collaborators to define and plan project priorities, software requirements, and cost analyses. Ensure alignment with organizational standards and project timelines.
• Determine Configuration Changes and Impact: Analyze the potential effects of new software versions, modules, or configuration changes on existing distributed systems, data, or interfaces as they apply to the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of Origin. Recommend and coordinate solutions that accommodate time-critical business operations.
• Align with Enterprise Standards: Develop or modify software solutions using standard departmental toolsets, frameworks (Angular, Spring, EJB, Hibernate), and best practices. Enforce compliance with application security requirements, including Federal Tax Information (FTI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) standards.
• Collaborate on Resource Needs: Work and coordinate with Technology Services Managers and/or Team Leads to address resource allocations, prioritize competing projects, and account for the program’s distributed environment for the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of Origin. Provide input on budgeting, staffing, and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate Data Planning: Contribute to metadata standards, data dictionary updates, and logical/physical data design reviews for the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of Origin. Collaborate with Database Administrators (DBAs) to ensure that new or changed data elements align with established design and normalization standards.
• Maintain Software and Data Operations: Support distributed systems and interfaces for federal, state, and local partners. Ensure version compatibility for new releases, address vendor escalations, and coordinate resolution of system issues for the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of the Origin system. Oversee system security/performance metrics and adjust configurations and code to meet DOJ standards, federal compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Monitor and Coordinate Batch Operations: Perform rotational batch cycle duties, including after-hours or shift modifications required to support the Origin system. Validate job completions, troubleshoot failures, and communicate status updates to ensure continuity of service.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Leverage relational databases for internal and external partners, maintaining referential and data integrity through monitoring of constraints, linked tables, and consistency checks. Address data-level security concerns during testing and production support as it applies to the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of the Origin system.
• Provide Software Customer Assistance: Managed and respond to critical system stoppages that affect internal and external partners. Diagnose and resolve application issues (internally developed or COTS) by troubleshooting and providing time-sensitive solutions. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders when child support collections are affected.

Required Experience
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

Six (6) years of information systems experience with Java Software development, implementation, and support. Education will be counted as experience if degree is in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or if a two (2) year accredited vocational training program was completed in information technology or related field. Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)

• Associate’s Degree (or 2-year vocational training) = Two (2) Years
• Bachelor’s Degree = Four (4) Years
• Master’s Degree = Six (6)

• Assess and Plan Software Requirements: Work with program and technology staff, partner agencies, and external collaborators to define and plan project priorities, software requirements, and cost analyses. Ensure alignment with organizational standards and project timelines.
• Determine Configuration Changes and Impact: Analyze the potential effects of new software versions, modules, or configuration changes on existing distributed systems, data, or interfaces as they apply to the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of Origin. Recommend and coordinate solutions that accommodate time-critical business operations.
• Align with Enterprise Standards: Develop or modify software solutions using standard departmental toolsets, frameworks (Angular, Spring, EJB, Hibernate), and best practices. Enforce compliance with application security requirements, including Federal Tax Information (FTI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) standards.
• Collaborate on Resource Needs: Work and coordinate with Technology Services Managers and/or Team Leads to address resource allocations, prioritize competing projects, and account for the program’s distributed environment for the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of Origin. Provide input on budgeting, staffing, and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate Data Planning: Contribute to metadata standards, data dictionary updates, and logical/physical data design reviews for the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of Origin. Collaborate with Database Administrators (DBAs) to ensure that new or changed data elements align with established design and normalization standards.
• Maintain Software and Data Operations: Support distributed systems and interfaces for federal, state, and local partners. Ensure version compatibility for new releases, address vendor escalations, and coordinate resolution of system issues for the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of the Origin system. Oversee system security/performance metrics and adjust configurations and code to meet DOJ standards, federal compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Monitor and Coordinate Batch Operations: Perform rotational batch cycle duties, including after-hours or shift modifications required to support the Origin system. Validate job completions, troubleshoot failures, and communicate status updates to ensure continuity of service.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Leverage relational databases for internal and external partners, maintaining referential and data integrity through monitoring of constraints, linked tables, and consistency checks. Address data-level security concerns during testing and production support as it applies to the Case Intake, Finance, and Locate modules of the Origin system.
• Provide Software Customer Assistance: Managed and respond to critical system stoppages that affect internal and external partners. Diagnose and resolve application issues (internally developed or COTS) by troubleshooting and providing time-sensitive solutions. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders when child support collections are affected