Software Engineer 2

Software Engineer IITexas Department of Agriculture requires the services of three Software Engineer 2, who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Agriculture. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Agriculture and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.Texas Department of Agriculture will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).Performs advanced computer programming work. Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Investigate 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.Extensive experience in mobile application development using Visual Studio,.NET Core 9.0, and DevExpress tools, with expertise in implementing secure and seamless payment acceptance functionality within mobile apps to deliver interactive, user-friendly, and high-performance solutions.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.Recommend improvements to processes for application development projects, as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Services are expected to start on 09/01/2026 and are expected to complete by 11/13/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 416 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location(s) will be at Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress, Austin, Texas 78701. The working position is On Site. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense.