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Position: Software Engineer II(.NET)
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Long term
Client: State of Texas
Job Description:
Texas Department of Agriculture requires the services of 1 Software Engineer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Agriculture.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Agriculture and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Agriculture will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Performs advanced computer programming work. Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Investigates problem areas. Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
Write, test, debug, and document complex programs, including client/server and web-based applications using C# (.Net), Blazor, and/or SQL.
Design, develop and implement specialized programs or routines to create, supplement, and enhance front and back-end web-based applications software using HTML5, CSS, C# .NET Blazor, SQL, Stored Procedures, Oracle, and SQL Server.
Work closely and coordinate with systems analysts, architects, and various business areas to gather/validate requirements, understand technical issues, limitations and model solutions that meet the functional and technical requirements.
Provide support of Texas Department of Agriculture applications software through diagnosis of problems and implementation of changes to resolve problems and maintain software at the most current level.
Extensive experience in developing and enhancing applications using DevExpress tools, including advanced work with DevExpress grids for creating interactive, user-friendly interfaces. Ability to design and implement new stored procedures while maintaining compatibility with existing ones for the State of Texas licensing system. Proficiency in Visual Studio 2022 and .NET Core 9.0 to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
Perform research and analysis required specialized programs or routines to supplement and enhance front and back-end web-based applications software using HTML5, CSS, C# .NET Blazor, SQL, Stored Procedures, Oracle, and SQL Server.
Recommend improvements to processes for application development projects, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
| Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. |
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 4 | Required | Bachelor's degree, or higher. |
| 4 | Required | 4+ years of experience in development of web-based software applications |
| 4 | Required | 4+ years of experience root cause analysis and resolution |
| 4 | Required | 4+ years of experience programming in various coding languages including but not limited to: .Net, HTML, HTML5, ASP, Java, JSP, .NET/C#, front end and back-end user interface methodologies technologies, SQL, and stored procedures |
| 4 | Required | 4+ years of experience and proficiency in web programming using code languages: .NET/C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Stored Procedures, Oracle, and SQL Server. |
| 3 | Required | 3+ years of experience with Agile SDLC methodology |
| 3 | Required | 3+ years of experience working on a team performing a variety of SDLC related tasks |
| 3 | Required | 3+ years of experience in intra-team collaboration for requirements gathering and software development, modifications, and maintenance |
| 3 | Required | 3+ year of experience in presenting in-person software application change demonstrations for the purposes of seeking customer approval of proposed design |
| 2 | Required | 2+ years of experience using Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar |
| 1 | Required | 1+ years of experience programming in C# .Net Blazor |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience porting existing codebase from Java to C# .NET Blazor |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience and knowledge of responsive web design practices and implementation |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience and knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and implementation |
| 4 | Preferred | Previous experience working with TDA systems |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 02/09/2026 and are expected to complete by 05/29/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 670 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress, Austin, Texas 78701. The working position is On Site. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Agriculture will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Department of Agriculture.
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