Senior Engineer, Medicaid Services

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD seeks a technical leader and hands‑on Senior Engineer to design and deliver AI‑enabled applications in a Microsoft‑centric environment. You will drive front‑end and back‑end development with React, .NET, and the Power Platform, while integrating Copilot, Azure AI, and related services for intelligent workflows.

You will mentor developers, architect scalable solutions, and deploy across Azure and AWS.

Qualifications

• Solid full‑stack development with React.js, TypeScript, ES6+ and responsive UI.
• API design with C# / ASP.NET Core; OAuth 2.0/JWT authentication.
• Strong SQL Server skills; stored procedures and query tuning.
• Experience deploying to Azure and AWS; CI/CD pipelines; monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and lead design reviews; ensure technical quality of team output.
• Lead technical support and maintain comprehensive documentation, release notes, and support materials.
• Design, develop, and maintain web applications across full stack and databases.
• Build AI/ML enabled features and copilots; integrate AI capabilities into workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services with secure authentication.
• Apply Agile/Scrum practices and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Write automated tests (unit, integration, E2E) and ensure production reliability.

Skills

Frontend Dev

Backend Dev

AI/ML integration

Cloud & DevOps

Architecture & design

Agile / Scrum

Testing & QA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or CS

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

ASP.NET Core

C#

Azure

AWS

Azure DevOps

Git/GitHub

SQL Server / Azure SQL

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a technical leader and hands‑on developer to drive the design and delivery of innovative, custom‑built applications within a modern Microsoft‑centric environment. This role supports a growing team of developers focused on delivering scalable, AI‑enabled solutions for complex business challenges.

The position centers on the rapid development of custom applications using modern technologies such as React, .NET, and the Microsoft Power Platform, combined with the integration of advanced AI/ML capabilities through Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, and related platforms. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in architecting and delivering intelligent applications, including copilots, chatbots, predictive models, intelligent automation, and AI‑assisted decision‑support tools.

Beyond core development, this role contributes to the integration and operationalization of AI/ML systems—covering model consumption, inference integration, and intelligent workflows within production applications. The Senior Engineer is also responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing applications across cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), and works closely with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, high‑impact technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• 1.Provides guidance and mentorship to other developers on coding best practices, software architecture, and development methodologies. Leads design reviews and ensures the technical quality of the team's output. Responsible for leading the software development team and schedule of development.
• 2.Leads technical support and configuration management for custom-developed solutions across the district, and creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including quarterly release notes, to ensure optimal performance, successful adoption, and user satisfaction.
• 3.Stays current with emerging technologies with a strong emphasis on AI/ML and intelligent systems; designs, implements, and integrates AI-powered solutions—such as chatbots, copilots, predictive analytics, automation workflows, and AI‑assisted decision tools using Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, or similar platforms—to enhance operational and instructional outcomes.
• 4.Designs, develops, and maintains web applications across the full stack, including front‑end, back‑end, and database layers.
• 5.Partners with product managers and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• 6.Builds responsive, accessible user interfaces using Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• 7.Designs, develops, and maintains RESTful APIs and backend services using C# / ASP.NET Core, including authentication and authorization (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• 8.Designs, implements, and optimizes relational database structures using SQL Server and/or Azure SQL, including stored procedures and query performance tuning.
• 9.Manages source code and collaborates with the team using Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar version control tools.
• 10.Deploys, configures, and maintains applications on Microsoft Azure or AWS, including building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• 11.Contributes to Agile delivery by actively participating in sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
• 12.Writes and maintains automated tests, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests, to ensure application quality and reliability.
• 13.Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves production issues related to application performance, integrations, and system interoperability.
• 14.Participates in code reviews and maintains technical documentation to support long‑term maintainability.
• 15.Ensures compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare data security and privacy requirements when designing, developing, and deploying Medicaid‑related solutions.
• 16.Collaborates with Business Analysts and QA Testers to validate that delivered solutions meet Medicaid program and healthcare data requirements prior to release.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or business technology required.
Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experience that indicate potential for success in this role.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in full‑stack software development, with a proven track record of delivering custom applications. Demonstrable experience leading development projects or mentoring junior engineers. Public sector or education experience is a plus.
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Frontend Development
Production experience with React.js, TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive/accessible UI (HTML5, CSS3); familiarity with frontend testing (Jest, React Testing Library).

Backend Development
Experience building APIs and services with C# / ASP.NET Core (Node.js a plus), RESTful API design, OAuth 2.0/JWT authentication, and ORM tools (Entity Framework Core or Dapper).

Database & Data Management
Strong SQL Server skills (T‑SQL, stored procedures, query optimization) and experience with Azure SQL or similar managed databases.

Cloud & DevOps
Experience deploying Microsoft Azure, managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), monitoring (Application Insights), and containerization (Docker).

Architecture & Engineering Practices
Understanding microservices/SOA architecture, Git workflows, Agile/Scrum delivery, and multi‑environment management.

AI/ML & Intelligent Systems
Experience integrating AI‑powered capabilities into business applications (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Services, or similar platforms). Knowledge of incorporating AI model output such as predictions, prompts, recommendations, or classifications—into application workflows to enhance business processes and user experiences.

Certifications
No certifications required; the following are preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AWS Certified Developer. Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR), EDI transactions (837, 835), or Medicare/Medicaid billing systems is also a plus.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentor junior engineers and serve as the technical lead on custom development projects. Contributes to solution architecture, technology selection, and development strategies in alignment with established standards and organizational goals. Works with a high degree of technical proficiency, collaborating closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams while exercising sound judgment and independence.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Solves complex technical challenges across custom application development, AI/ML integration, and multi-cloud deployments. Exercises independent judgment in designing scalable architectures that leverage Microsoft technologies, intelligent systems, and cloud platforms including Azure and AWS.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Does not have direct budget authority but provides recommendations on tool selection, vendor performance, and software licensing requirements to support informed decision‑making.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Resolves complex technical issues related to application performance, cloud deployments, AI/ML integrations, and system interoperability. Designs and implements innovative solutions using modern development frameworks, cloud‑native technologies, and AI‑powered capabilities to improve system performance, operational efficiency, and the overall user experience.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Contributes directly to departmental productivity, data accuracy, and process efficiency across multiple business units. Technical decisions shape application scalability, security, and long‑term maintainability.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Interacts with UX Designers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA Testers, department stakeholders, and IT leadership.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Establishes credibility and trust by delivering innovative, user‑friendly applications that address real business needs.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Primarily office‑based work. May require extended hours during deployments, system integrations, or critical project milestones, along with remote collaboration and the use of ticketing systems.