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Job Details
Due Date: 08/06/2025
Here is a new opportunity in DIR TX (529601480) - Software Developer 2
Note: The attached forms are mandatory to submit a candidate.
Department: Texas Health and Human Services
Location: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751 Onsite
- Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK).
- Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.
- Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas.
- Candidates must already reside in Texas.
Interviews for this position will be via MS Teams
No of Positions: 01
Submission Limit: 01
Duration: 06+ Months
Job Description:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Software Developer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Level Description
4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Job Description
Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Testing and evaluating new programs. Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts.
Additional job details and special considerations
The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one (1) Software Developer II, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Software Developer and the specifications outlined in this document for Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Information Technology.
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1 Designs, codes, and modifies complex computer programs, APIs, subroutines, triggers, stored procedures, objects, classes, and scripts using C#, ASP.net, Angular, and Oracle Database. Performs necessary testing of assigned programs, including the generation of test data, writing test scripts/execution sequences, examining test results, debugging detected errors, etc. Uses current software development methods/techniques and established development standards (which include programming standards, documentation standards and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of applications. Participates in code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and system/business requirements. (35%)
2 Works with trainers, technical support staff, network specialists and contract staff to perform modifications and/or updates to existing systems or to implement new systems. Identifies, investigates and resolves production problems. This may include analyzing problems, coding, testing, implementing, and training of other technical staff and/or customers. (25%)
3 Analyzes requirements for new applications/enhancements to be implemented in the division. (10%)
4 Works with a software development team. Communicates with other team members to coordinate development efforts. Provides development status to the team leader or project manager. (20%)
5 Assists in the development and maintenance of systems documentation. (10%)
Education Requirements: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science and/or Engineering
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the HHSC. HHSC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
| Minimum Requirements: | ||
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 5 | Required | Experience in computer programming, analysis and development of complex business processes and system solutions using C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, RESTful services & Entity Framework. |
| 5 | Required | Experience in coding, testing, and debugging of programs that are in development and/or requiring support for issue resolution, performance, or enhancement |
| 5 | Required | Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications. |
| 5 | Required | Experience in Angular development, including TypeScript, RxJS, Angular CLI, and component-based architecture. |
| 5 | Required | Experience in PL/SQL programming and designing in Oracle Database |
| 5 | Required | Highly developed oral and written communications skills |
| 5 | Required | High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others motivate employee and elicit work output |
| 4 | Required | Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization |
| 4 | Required | Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, applications, organizational structure, etc. |
| 4 | Required | Knowledge of tools, techniques, and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures |
| 4 | Required | Knowledge of solution delivery utilizing Agile or Scrum methodology |
| 2 | Preferred | Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies |
| 2 | Preferred | Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components |