Solution Lead - SNAP Interfaces & Data Exchange (Java)Location: Des Moines, IA (on-site)Job Overview:
We are seeking a Solution Lead with deep SNAP eligibility system experience and strong integration expertise to support a large-scale eligibility modernization initiative. This role will serve as the on-site coordinator between State stakeholders, project leadership, and offshore development teams responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining interfaces and data exchanges supporting SNAP program operations.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of SNAP eligibility processes, system integrations, and Java-based interface development. The role will focus on requirements clarification, solution oversight, quality review, and coordination of offshore development activities while maintaining the ability to contribute technically when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary on-site lead for SNAP-related interfaces, integrations, and data exchange activities
- Coordinate requirements and technical discussions between State stakeholders and offshore development teams
- Review and validate technical designs, interface specifications, and development deliverables
- Support the design and implementation of Java-based interfaces and data exchange processes
- Analyze inbound and outbound data exchanges supporting eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and external system integrations
- Assist with troubleshooting interface issues, data discrepancies, and production support activities
- Participate in requirements workshops, design sessions, testing efforts, and defect resolution activities
- Ensure integration solutions align with business requirements, technical standards, and operational needs
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve development productivity, documentation, and solution quality
- Provide ongoing guidance to offshore development resources throughout the project lifecycle
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of overall experience; should have experience supporting SNAP eligibility systems, Integrated Eligibility systems, or public sector eligibility modernization initiatives
- Strong understanding of SNAP eligibility operations, benefit issuance processes, and related business workflows
- Experience designing, developing, or supporting system interfaces and data exchanges
- Strong Java development or Java integration experience
- Experience with API integrations, file-based interfaces, batch processing, and data exchange mechanisms
- Experience reviewing and guiding technical work performed by development teams
- Experienced working with offshore delivery teams
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with eligibility-related batch processing and benefit issuance workflows
- Experience with cloud-based integration architectures
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools
- Prior consulting experience supporting government clients
