Application Systems Analyst/Programmer III

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15601
Department: Universal Services
Opening Date: 09/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100

Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:

Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking an Application Systems Analyst/Programmer III to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County's governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
Position Overview:

The candidate will be primarily focused on developing a code which is in alignment with system architecture and integration design standards and providing mentorship and guidance to junior developers. Candidate will work as part of an Agile squad and interact with other team members as well as external stakeholders including business and technology partners, infrastructure team, and architecture team to deliver the objectives. Should have strong leadership skills and advanced problem-solving skills. This role provides the opportunity to engage in a full application lifecycle as part of a Scrum team.
Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze project requirements and ensure team members perform the right functions to meet them
• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable code
• Provide guidance to junior developers, promoting a culture of technical excellence.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications
• Perform technical, end-user support functions as required
• Through training constantly upgrade skills

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
;br> If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Experience:

• 8-10 years Proven experience as a .NET Developer or Application Developer
• Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC))
• Knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS3

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, client-facing expertise, and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrable experience leading a team of technical developers
• Should have a deep knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET Core, and related technologies to provide technical guidance and support to the team
• Should be proficient in designing and building enterprise-level software, with experience in architectural and implementation-level design
• Must excel in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex technical issues quickly
• Should be skilled in reviewing and approving code, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Job Type:

• Regular Full-Time

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as a .NET Developer or Application Developer?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years
• Nine (9) years but less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience as a .NET Developer or Application Developer.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
Required Question