Software Engineer

Texas GovLink is an Austin-based firm and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions for the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

**Job location is onsite. **

The candidate must be local to the Austin, Texas area and have their own reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Recommends improvements to processes for application development projects, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 years of Bachelor s degree, or higher
• 4 years experience in development of web-based software applications
• 4 years experience root cause analysis and resolution
• 4 years 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 years experience and proficiency in web programming using code languages: .NET/C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Stored Procedures, Oracle, and SQL Server
• 3 years experience with Agile SDLC methodology
• 3 years experience working on a team performing a variety of SDLC related tasks
• 3 years experience in intra-team collaboration for requirements gathering and software development, modifications, and maintenance
• 3 years experience in presenting in-person software application change demonstrations for the purposes of seeking customer approval of proposed design
• 2 years experience using Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar
• 1 year experience programming in C# .Net Blazor

Preferred:

• 1 year experience porting existing codebase from Java to C# .NET Blazor
• 1 year experience and knowledge of responsive web design practices and implementation
• 1 year experience and knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and implementation

Overview

Texas GovLink offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Texas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer.