Lead .NET Developer

job descriptioin:

The Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer 3 to perform advanced-level software development and system design work. The candidate will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise-level web-based applications, with a strong focus on C#, .NET, Blazor, and database technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex client/server and web-based applications
• Develop solutions using C#, .NET, Blazor, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and Oracle
• Perform root cause analysis, debugging, and issue resolution
• Lead SDLC activities from requirements gathering through deployment
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to define system requirements
• Develop and maintain stored procedures and database structures (SQL Server & Oracle)
• Support and enhance existing applications, including modernization and migration efforts
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance optimization
• Use tools like Azure DevOps, Jira for development tracking and release management
• Create technical documentation, release notes, and present system changes to stakeholders
• Lead development teams, review code, and approve implementations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree (or higher) in a relevant field
• 8+ years of experience in:
  • Software development and system design
  • Web application development using .NET/C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Full SDLC lifecycle management
  • Database development (SQL Server, Oracle, Stored Procedures)
  • Root cause analysis and problem resolution
  • Leading development teams and projects
• 6+ years of experience with:
  • Agile methodologies
  • Cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Application security implementation
  • Technical documentation and release communication
  • Leading teams and code validation
• 4+ years using tools like Azure DevOps, Jira
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with C# .NET Blazor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating applications from Java to C# .NET Blazor
• Knowledge of responsive web design
• Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Prior experience working with Texas state agency systems (TDA preferred)