Software Engineer 2

Talentify; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking three Software Engineer 2 positions in Austin to design, develop, and maintain web-based and mobile applications. Projects involve client/server and web-based software using C#/.NET Blazor, HTML5, and SQL with emphasis on secure, scalable solutions.

The team collaborates with systems analysts, architects, and business areas to translate requirements into robust software. Experience in Agile SDLC and cross-functional teamwork is important.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in development of web-based software applications
• Strong experience with .NET, HTML/HTML5, SQL and stored procedures
• Experience with Agile SDLC and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficient in C# .NET Blazor is preferred
• Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions by studying information needs and systems flow
• Write, test, debug, and document complex programs using C#/.NET Blazor, HTML5, SQL
• Coordinate with analysts, architects, and business areas to gather requirements
• Provide support for Texas Department of Agriculture applications and resolve issues
• Contribute to mobile app development and secure payment functionality when applicable

Skills

C#.NET

JavaScript

HTML5

SQL

Stored Procedures

Blazor

Azure DevOps

Jira

Agile SDLC

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Department of Agriculture requires the services of 3 Software Engineer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Agriculture.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered \"works made for hire\" and are the property of the Texas Department of Agriculture and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Agriculture will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

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

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