Software Developer III

Software Developer 3Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of 1 Software Developer 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety 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 Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).The Worker will be expected to lead the transition of the TXMAP codebase, which is currently built on the.NET Xamarin platform, to.NET MAUI, enabling the Department’s TXMAP iOS and Android mobile apps to continue functioning.Candidate Skills and QualificationsMinimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.8 - Required - Experience with the.Net platform8 - Required - Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio1 - Required - Experience with mobile development for Android and Apple mobile devices5 - Preferred - Atlassian Tool Suite, mainly JIRA2 - Preferred - Experience migrating mobile applications from Microsoft Xamarin to.Net Multi-platform App UI (MAUI)2 - Preferred - Experience with State of Texas applicationsTerms of ServiceServices are expected to start 06/23/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/29/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 700 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.Work Hours and LocationServices shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Public Safety. 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 5805 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78752. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Public Safety will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts. The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Department of Public Safety.Other Special RequirementsMigrate the TXMAP mobile application from the discontinued Microsoft Xamarin platform to the new Microsoft.Net Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) framework.Additional Terms and ConditionsCandidate must be able to pass background check.Right to Amend or Withdraw SolicitationDIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.Response DeadlineVendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications, with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 06/03/2025 @ 5:00 PM (CT).Required Skills: Xamarin, Atlassian, JIRA.