Job Description
Working Title: Senior Java Engineer / Programmer
Primary Work location: 5805 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety
Solicitation Reference Number: 40526R0026399
Category: Applications/Software Development
Remote Policy: Hybrid / 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Tx 78752. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. Some nights and weekends as needed.
Visa/Contracting Type: W-2 employment with benefits. Must be US Citizen, EAD, or Green Card Holder. No H1-B's, 1099's, or Corp-to-Corp.
Required/Preferred Skills:
- 15 years, Required - JAVA experience
- 10 years, Required - SQL database experience
- 08 years, Required - Sustaining and development experience in support of large applications in a team environment
- 05 years, Required - Linux
- 08 years, Required - Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA
- 08 years, Required - Agile methodology
- 02 years, Preferred - Experience with State of Texas applications; experience with Texas Department of Public Safety environment
- 02 years, Preferred - Experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL environment
The following describes the work that will be done by Software Developer III
1. Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system’s technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.
2. Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
3. Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.
4. Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
5. Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.
6. Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.
7. Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
8. Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.
9. Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
10. Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
11. Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
12. Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
13. Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
14. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
