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The developer collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to coordinate programming projects, troubleshoot infrastructure anomalies, and establish standards that ensure operating efficiency and business continuity.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nSoftware Development & Modernization\n\nOversee the coding, testing, debugging, and operational deployment of enterprise-level software programs in accordance with system technical and functional requirements.\nLead and coordinate research and analysis required for system modifications, software modernization initiatives, and new project proposals.\nAnalyze proposed computer applications against hardware requirements, evaluate database schemas, construct SQL code, and deploy database triggers or packages.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain specialized software programs designed to supplement, enhance, and scale core systems software.\n\nSystem Diagnostics & Performance Optimization\n\nTroubleshoot complex application issues by analyzing system logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space.\nRecommend, coordinate, and execute configuration changes to continuously improve application throughput and overall system performance.\nEstablish and maintain robust backup and restore processes to support disaster recovery and business continuity plans.\n\nTechnical Governance & Team Coordination\n\nCoordinate, assign, track, and review the work of programming staff to ensure alignment with project schedules and deliverables.\nDevelop comprehensive technical standards, programming procedures, system flowcharts, diagrams, and end-user documentation.\nCollaborate with cross-functional staff to schedule tasks, manage programming projects, and coordinate production runs.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n15 or more years of professional experience in Java application development.\n10 or more years of hands-on SQL database experience, including database design, querying, and schema analysis.\n8 or more years of experience developing and sustaining large-scale, enterprise-level applications within collaborative team environments.\n5 or more years of professional experience working within Linux operating system environments.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n8 or more years of experience working with the Atlassian tool suite, with specific expertise in Jira.\n8 or more years of experience working within Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.\n2 or more years of experience supporting state-level government applications or public safety systems.\n2 or more years of experience transitioning legacy mainframe environments to modern Java and SQL databases.\n\nCore Skills & Attributes\n\nStrong leadership and coordination skills to assign and track deliverables across technical teams.\nOutstanding system diagnostics, debugging, and analytical capabilities.\nHighly structured approach to developing programming standards, flowcharts, and technical guides.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate productively across diverse stakeholder groups.\nFlexible work from home options available.","company":"Smart Tech Skills","rawCompany":"smart tech skills","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:24:33.097Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Java & Database Developer","description":"Benefits:\nCompetitive salary\nLocation\nAustin, TX\n\nExperience Level\nSenior Level (15 or more years of experience)\n\nRole Overview\nThe Developer/Programmer Analyst (Software Developer 3) leads the coding, testing, debugging, and operational delivery of complex, enterprise-level applications within a state public safety agency. 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