Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

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.

II. Candidate Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years - Required/Preferred - Experience

4 - Required - Experience in development of web-based software applications

4 - Required - Experience in root cause analysis and resolution

4 - Required - Experience in programming in various coding languages including but not limited to:.Net, HTML, HTML5, ASP, Java, JSP,.NET/C#, front end and back-end user interface methodologies technologies, SQL, and stored procedures

4 - Required - Experience and proficiency in web programming using code languages:.NET/C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Stored Procedures, Oracle, and SQL Server

3 - Required - Experience with Agile SDLC methodology

3 - Required - Experience working on a team performing a variety of SDLC related tasks

3 - Required - Experience in intra-team collaboration for requirements gathering and software development, modifications, and maintenance

3 - Required - Experience in presenting in-person software application change demonstrations for the purposes of seeking customer approval of proposed design

2 - Required - Experience using Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar

1 - Required - Experience programming in C#.Net Blazor

2 - Preferred - Experience porting existing codebase from Java or Windows Forms to C#.NET Blazor

2 - Preferred - Experience and knowledge of responsive web design practices and implementation

2 - Preferred - Experience and knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and implementation

1 - Preferred - Previous experience working with TDA systems

Normal work hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Overtime: Allowed only with pre-approval

Primary location: On-site at the agency 100% onsite - Candidates needs to be local to Austin, TX