Programmer IV - Senior Developer

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 71,172 - 94,860; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services seeks a Programmer IV who will serve as a senior .NET and Angular developer. This role involves advanced technical consultation, mentoring, and leadership to ensure quality development for behavioral health systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C#, ASP.NET, Angular, and enterprise application development, with a commitment to maintaining high code standards. The position offers the potential for telework and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience developing applications using Visual Studio and C#, ASP.NET.
• At least three years of experience with Angular.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, modifies, tests, and deploys complex enterprise applications.
• Leads code reviews and provides technical feedback to development teams.
• Analyzes requirements and produces technical design documentation.
• Coordinates development activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

Angular

RESTful API design

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Agile methodologies

Database management

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Position Overview

The Programmer IV serves as a senior .NET and Angular developer and performs advanced technical consultation, mentoring, and solution leadership to ensure the technical continuity and quality of development, enhancement, and maintenance efforts for information systems supporting the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Division of Behavioral Health Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Designs, develops, modifies, tests, and deploys complex enterprise applications and services using modern .NET technologies and Angular frameworks. Implements and maintains application components including APIs, services, business logic, integration layers, database objects, and automation scripts. Translates approved business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable code solutions. Performs full development lifecycle activities including solution design, coding, peer review, unit and integration testing, defect remediation, and production implementation support. (40%)
• Leads code reviews and technical walkthroughs to ensure adherence to agency development standards, secure coding practices, accessibility requirements, and system and business requirements. Provides technical feedback and guidance to development teams to maintain code quality and align with architectural standards. (20%)
• Analyzes requirements for new applications and enhancements and collaborates with business analysts, architects, quality assurance staff, and stakeholders to refine technical scope. Produces technical design documentation, interface and data mapping details, and implementation estimates. Evaluates alternatives and recommends solution approaches that align with architecture standards, maintainability, and long‑term support considerations. (15%)
• Works as a senior member of a software development team and coordinates development activities with developers, database professionals, quality assurance analysts, and project leadership. Provides regular development status updates, communicates risks and dependencies, supports release planning, and assists with issue triage during development, testing, and post-deployment stabilization. (15%)
• Develops and maintains expertise in programming tools and platform capabilities required to meet division needs, including current .NET and Angular releases, front‑end performance techniques, and secure web development practices. Continuously improves technical knowledge through documentation, technical communities, training, and hands‑on prototyping of relevant technologies and patterns. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enterprise web application development using C#, ASP.NET Core/.NET, RESTful API design, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and related front‑end frameworks and libraries.
• Software architecture and design patterns for scalable, maintainable, and testable applications, including layered architecture, dependency injection, and component‑based UI development.
• Database management systems such as Oracle and/or SQL Server, data modeling concepts, query optimization, and stored procedure development.
• Software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and iterative delivery practices.
• Web application security principles, including authentication, authorization, input validation, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation practices.
• Internet Information Services (IIS) and application hosting, configuration, and deployment considerations.
• Designing and building accessible web applications in alignment with applicable accessibility standards (e.g., 508, JAWS).
• Version controlling platforms such as Git and GitHub.
• Computer programming and application troubleshooting across front‑end, back‑end, and data access layers.
• Writing, testing, and maintaining code for both new development and enhancement/maintenance efforts.
• Planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work assignments in a multi‑project environment.
• Written and verbal communication with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams to achieve project milestones and quality outcomes.
• Analytical skills to solve complex problems and develop practical, supportable solutions.
• Translating functional and technical requirements into effective design and implementation approaches.
• Attention to detail and adherence to established standards.
• Independence with limited supervision while coordinating with team members and stakeholders.
• Support for production systems, incident investigation, and timely resolution of application issues.

Initial Screening Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Direct work experience may substitute education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience developing applications using Visual Studio and C#, ASP.NET, and back‑end development/integration tools.
• At least three (3) years of experience with Angular.

Veteran and Military Eligibility

All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to, those listed in the posting.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If assistance is needed completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation, notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility

Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation on your first day of work. I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies, in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Salary Range

Monthly salary range: $6,377.50 – $8,500.00.