SOFTWARE DEVELOPER-ADVANCED- 11122026-82747

State of Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 64,000 - 83,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee is hiring a senior software developer in Nashville. The role entails designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex applications, plus guiding integration with enterprise systems.

Expect collaboration with product managers, UX designers, QA, and other developers to deliver robust solutions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and IT experience, with possible substitutions by an IT Associate's degree or related experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in application design, systems analysis, or software development.
Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree.
OR: An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100% for Preferred Service positions.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement software applications based on business and technical specifications.
Write and manage database procedures, user interfaces, APIs, and services.
Troubleshoot issues, analyze logs, and suggest improvements to system architecture.
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends.
Architect components and systems for reuse and long-term viability.
Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
Work closely with product managers, UX designers, QA engineers, and other developers to translate requirements into functional software.
Lead and participate in code reviews, testing analysis, and security vulnerability resolution to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
Participate in data migration, conversion planning, and backup procedures.
Create and maintain project documentation, design diagrams, test plans, and training materials.
Advise stakeholders on technical design options and application best practices.
Estimate project timelines, cost, and resources; ensure on-time delivery of components.
Support version control, deployment, and cross-platform system integration.

Skills

Code Management

Security Enhancement

Cross-Platform Communication

Object Oriented Programming for Mobile

Test Plan Execution

Data Design and Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Associate's degree with relevant IT experience

Tools

Database Design

Web Services (XML, SSL)

Job description

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/12/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/25/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,703.00 - $7,399.00

Salary (Annually) $68,436.00 - $88,788.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Finance and Administration

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check and CJIS fingerprints. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in application design, systems analysis, or software development.
Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree.
OR
An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100% for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, this classification designs, codes, tests, and maintains complex software applications independently or in teams. Provides technical guidance, supports application integration, and collaborates with stakeholders to implement enterprise systems. This advanced-level developer role handles sophisticated programming tasks, database design, testing, and troubleshooting. Also provides support and consultation to peers and project stakeholders. This class differs from the Software Developer-Lead in that an incumbent of the latter leads or supervises a development team in the design, modification, coding, code reviews and/or implementation of new or modified complex business applications programs.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement software applications based on business and technical specifications.
Write and manage database procedures, user interfaces, APIs, and services.
Troubleshoot issues, analyze logs, and suggest improvements to system architecture. Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends. Architect components and systems for reuse and long-term viability. Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
Work closely with product managers, UX designers, QA engineers, and other developers to translate requirements into functional software.
Lead and participate in code reviews, testing analysis, and security vulnerability resolution to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
Participate in data migration, conversion planning, and backup procedures. Create and maintain project documentation, design diagrams, test plans, and training materials.
Advise stakeholders on technical design options and application best practices. Estimate project timelines, cost, and resources; ensure on-time delivery of components.
Support version control, deployment, and cross-platform system integration.

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