Software Developer

Role: Software DeveloperNTE Rate: $131.12/hr - 1 resume allowedOnsite at Stephen F. Austin Building 1700 N. Congress, Austin, Texas 78701Services are expected to start 04/01/2026 and are expected to complete by 03/31/2027 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2100 hours.Perform highly advanced (senior-level) computer programming work, including research, design, and implementation of web-based applications.Perform research and analysis required for specialized programs or routines to supplement and enhance front and back-end web-based applications software using HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET/C#Design, develop and implement specialized programs or routines to supplement and enhance front and back-end web-based applications software using HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET(Blazor)/C#.Write, test, evaluate, debug, and document complex programs, including client/server and web-based applications using C# (.Net), MVC, and/or SQL.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.Work closely and coordinate with other developers, business analysts, project leadership, and business areas to validate requirements and understand technical issues and limitations and model solutions that meet the functional and technical requirements.Recommend improvements and identify risks to processes for application development projects, as needed.These are the same duties as we used for the current posting of multiple Software Developers.Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Independently performs complicated tasks using experience, judgment, and creativity to plan and accomplish goals.Perform other duties as assignedBachelor's degree or higherSTAFF BASELINE REQUIREMENTS:? Attend scheduled meetings,? Meet deadlines,? Organize and manage assigned tasks,? Work efficiently and effectively in performance of essential functions.TDA WILL PROVIDE? Computer, on-site workspace, and access to necessary TDA and state systems.? Criminal history check required for systems access.Access to parking.RESUMES:A resume for the proposed contractor must be included in the proposal for review and approval prior to acceptance. The evaluation will include an assessment of the proposed staff qualifications, so there will be no substitution without TDA approval.Minimum 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/PreferredExperience7Requiredexperience with highly complex (senior-level) software development and web programming to enhance user experience7Requiredexperience with functional and performance automation of APIs, web services, and web application using C# .net framework, MVC, and SQL server7Requiredexperience in design and development of web-based and windows-based applications using various .NET HTML, HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET(Blazor)/C#, JavaScript, SQL, and CSS5Requiredexperience using Azure DevOps and AWS DevOps5Requiredyears of experience working in Agile-based development environment1Requiredexperience working with the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS)1Preferredexperience working with Washington D.C.'s Office of the Special Superintendent of Education (OSSE)'s Orchard application