Software Developer 3

Software Developer 3, Applications/Software Development

The Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of a Software Developer 3 who meets the general qualifications and specifications outlined in this document.

The following describes the work that will be done by Software Developer III:

• 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.
• Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
• 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.
• Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
• 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.
• Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.
• Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
• Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.
• Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
• Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
• Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
• Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of experience with Java.
• 10 years of experience with SQL databases.
• 8 years of experience supporting and enhancing large-scale applications in a team environment.
• 5 years of experience working with Linux.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience using the Atlassian tool suite, particularly JIRA.
• 8 years of experience working in an Agile development environment.
• 2 years of experience with State of Texas applications, including experience supporting the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• 2 years of experience migrating applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL-based solutions.