Senior Software Developer

Job description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to plan, design, development, test and maintenance of enterprise applications. This role is responsible for driving solutions from concept through delivery, providing technical contribution, and collaborating closely with both internal teams and external partners. The position requires collaboration with a blended team of full time and contract developers, adherence to SDLC best practices, and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in .NET technologies and relational databases, along with strong leadership and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical contribution across multiple enterprise application initiatives through design, implementation, and deliveryOwn the full software development life-cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and supportBuilding robust, custom business applications from the ground-up/scratchCollaborate with program area stakeholders to understand business needs and help translate them into technical solutionsProvide hands-on technical guidance in various technologies such as .NET and relational SQL databasesExperience building and leading development of ETL, data-centralization for reporting consumptionEnsure high standards for code quality, security, and performance through code reviews and best practicesDrive agile delivery by breaking work into increments, participating in sprint ceremonies, developing code, reviewing code, and working closely with the project team.Advance AI assisted development by using GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve quality, automate repetitive tasks.Build and optimize containerized services by creating Docker-based environments, producing efficient and secure images, and aligning solutions with agency standards.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountabilitySoft Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong, experienced problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneouslyPreferred Qualifications:Prior experience working with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TEA applications.Prior experience with Containerized applicationII. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Requirements: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.YearsRequired/PreferredExperience8RequiredEnterprise Software Development Life Cycle8RequiredStrong hands-on experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET, API, .NET Core)8RequiredExcellent, effective communication with customer and design ideas with teams, verbally & written5RequiredEstimating work with accurate estimate and deliver on-time5RequiredExperience with Agile/Scrum and traditional SDLC methodologies5RequiredProficient in ETL and relational databases (SQL Server and Oracle)5RequiredFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Bit Bucket)5RequiredUnit Testing3RequiredExperience in leveraging AI tools across design, development, and testing processes.3PreferredWorking with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TEA applications.3PreferredBlazor Server, Blazor WASM3PreferredContainerized applications