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Functional Title: Full Stack .Net Developer
Job Title: Programmer III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: SSLC Facilities Sprt HHSC
Posting Number: 19769
Closing Date: 11/03/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $5,425.33- $8,886.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10
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Job Description:
The Programmer III reports to the Application Manager within the Health and Specialty Care Systems (HSCS) unit of the Information Technology (IT) department for Health and Human Service Commissions (HHSC). The Programmer III fully performs highly complex programming and software engineering work with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The Full Stack .NET Developer position provides design, development, delivery, and support for a variety of hardware and software platforms specific to the .NET Product Delivery team, as well as database development for SQL Server. Key responsibilities will include writing complex software code and debugging software, performing analysis, designing, writing test plans and test data, providing technical assistance, generating documentation, and mentoring junior developers. Work is performed with a significant degree of creativity and latitude, supporting cross-agency business process analysis projects for the Health and Human Services Commission. (HHSC) agencies.
The programmer will work with other HSCS application support staff as well as other HHSC teams to develop and support information systems. The programmer may interact with staff from vendors, other agencies, and outside entities as required to provide continued support, obtain required work products, or for consultation. Work is performed in an Agile environment, and creativity is encouraged.
Essential Job Functions:
(50%) Conducts highly technical analysis required to design complex new programs or changes to existing programs. Prepares and maintains required program and/or system documentation related to assigned work. Design, code, and/or modify complex computer programs, subroutines, triggers, stored procedures, .Net objects, classes, and scripts. Identifies, investigates, and resolves production problems. Performs or oversees the necessary testing of assigned programs. This may include the generation of test data, writing test scripts, examining test results, debugging detected errors, etc.
25%) Ensures production functions are operational, available, and satisfy customer needs. Develops, analyzes, and oversees the development of procedures or standards designed to ensure the availability and integrity of the production environment and standards.
(15%) Assists in the planning, scheduling, assigning, and coordinating of analysis and programming activities. This assistance includes analysis and design consultations with business analysts and the application architect to ensure the conceptual and design phases of new applications are aligned with the methods of working in code design at the agency. Assists in developing standards and procedures for programming staff.
(5%) Interfaces with customers and other IT teams to document and provide proposed detailed solutions, including charts, diagrams, tables, and narratives that fully describe existing and new solutions to problems. Consult with customers and other IT teams on software/hardware justifications and purchases.
(5%) Performs related work as assigned. Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Knowledge of design patterns and a comprehensive understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques and theories.
- Experience with Analysis, Design, and Testing, including creation of technical and functional design documentation.
- Knowledge of unit testing methodologies and frameworks.
- Knowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e. 508, JAWS etc.).
- Skill in specification development, programming, report writing, and training.
- Skill in using ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Entity Framework, and other Frontend tools, Angular, and React.
- Experience with database development, including relational database design, SQL, and ORM technologies.
- Skills in using software such as SQL, SQL Developer, and Business Intelligence tools.
- Experience in writing Stored Procedures, SQL queries, and query tuning on high-transaction systems.
- Experience in maintaining database indexes, columns, and tables using DDL, DML, and DCL constructs.
- Experience in building data mappings, tasks, and workflows using SSIS packages to load into data warehouse databases.
- Experience in using DDL (Data Definition Language), DML (Data Manipulation Language), and DCL (Data Control Language) in the creation/maintenance of SQL Server databases, Oracle, or similar.
- Skill in designing and developing enterprise grade software.
- Skill in using source control management systems using DevOps, GitHub, Git, and continuous integration/deployment environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization, utilizing both written and spoken English.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with professional, community, and lay groups.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze program code and make recommendations for improvement or replacement if required.
- Ability to code, test, and debug computer programs.
- Ability to demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English.
Registration or Licensure Requirements: N/A
Initial Selection Criteria:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field is required. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience designing Enterprise Applications and/or Services.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in SQL
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience using Microsoft .NET technology and C#.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in front-end development (ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Entity Framework Core, Angular, React, etc.)
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Telework Disclaimer:This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
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