Senior Java Engineer/Programmer for DPS, Austin

Working Title: Senior Java Engineer / Programmer Primary Work location: 5805 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety

Solicitation Reference Number: 40526R0026399

Category: Applications/Software Development

Remote Policy: Hybrid / 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Tx 78752. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Visa/Contracting Type: W-2 employment with benefits. Must be US Citizen, EAD, or Green Card Holder. No H1-B's, 1099's, or Corp-to-Corp.

Job Details Required/Preferred Skills:

• 15 years, Required - JAVA experience
• 10 years, Required - SQL database experience
• 08 years, Required - Sustaining and development experience in support of large applications in a team environment
• 05 years, Required - Linux
• 08 years, Required - Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA
• 08 years, Required - Agile methodology
• 02 years, Preferred - Experience with State of Texas applications; experience with Texas Department of Public Safety environment
• 02 years, Preferred - Experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL environment

The following describes the work that will be done by Software Developer III

• Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system’s technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.
• Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
• Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.
• Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
• Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.
• Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.
• Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
• Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.
• Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
• Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
• Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
• Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.