Programmer IV

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Functional Title: Programmer IV
Job Title: Programmer IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Regulatory Services Appl FCL
Posting Number: 18983
Closing Date: 08/13/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $6,377.50- $8,500.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
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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Brief Job Description:

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Must be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 2 or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.

Works under the general supervision of the Child Care Regulations Manager or their designee. Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior level) computer programming work, analysis and development of complex business processes, system solutions, and internal team direction as well as being a strong customer interface for application related activities/support and oversee the work of other functional analysts. Develops, modifies, and maintains complex programs; designs and implements the interrelations of files and records within programs which will effectively fit into the overall design of the project.

Occasional work outside regular hours and travel to other locations may be required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

1. Oversees the overall development of applications including: system design, planning, production and customer support for software systems and solutions, existing production & development for new applications used both statewide and interagency. Drives design, delivery and integration for interfaces, system connectivity and batch processes for existing applications. (30%)

2. Coordinates daily development activities including; coding, testing, and debugging of programs that are in development or requiring support for issue resolution/performance or enhancement. Implement standards and procedures by coordinating the activities of programming staff. Coordinates staff, tasks and schedules to develop, modify, customer software applications. (30%)

3. Provides technical direction and guidance to technical staff in matters related to analysis and programming activities. Supports the development of business processes through analysis and design for interfaces with various external agencies and service providers. Implements specialized programs to support applications and define the test processes to validate performance as well as stability. (20%)

4. Coordinates with staff to develop and implement project plans that include; schedules, staff assignments, analysis tasks and programming activities that include requirements gathering, gap analysis, design and delivery. Will assist and coordinate with development staff to ensure adherence to standards and procedures for the implementation of business policies, procedures and standards. (10%)

5. Other duties as assigned. (Note: For DSHS positions this includes but is 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.) (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge sufficient to apply current and emerging high-level principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages.
• Knowledge of multi-tier system development with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues.
• Knowledge of building and supporting mission critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner across multiple platforms with the ability to apply performance enhancing techniques.
• Knowledge of the planning and implementation techniques for multiple software development lifecycle phases, including scope and proposal, estimation, analysis, design, and software construction with the ability to deliver complex design and support documentation.
• Knowledge of the practical methods and solution techniques to define the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, of the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, of information technology equipment, of applicable programming languages, of computer hardware and software, of computer operating systems, of writing complex integrated program code.
• Knowledge of complex configuration management concepts and tools and software usability concepts.
• Knowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e.508, JAWS etc).
• Skilled in extensive complex problem solving, critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications.
• Skilled in web services, server scripts, APIs, Rest API.
• Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug computer programs; to interpret technical information related to computer programming and other areas of data processing; to communicate effectively; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate design and complex implantation / integration information effectively both verbally and in writing, to serve as a technical consultant to technical colleagues, to clearly and accurately document relevant issues, and to prepare accurate, concise, reliable reports.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from a college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field.

Experience programming Full-Stack Java applications on the open-source platforms and cloud-based technologies.

Experience including experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java programming language (Core Java, JDBC, Spring Boot, JSP, JSF, React), as well as applications development on J2EE platform.

Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions.

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days.

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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 View phone number on us.fitly.work. 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.

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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.