Full Stack Developer (Programmer IV) Job at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Austin, TX 78701
MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
- We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
- We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
- We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
- We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Full Stack Developer performs advanced analysis and programming work involving all technical aspects of supporting, improving, and enhancing the components and processes for a large project. This position requires strong programming and SQL skills. We are seeking a proactive team member who will be responsible for enhancing the assigned application and solving production issues. Work assignments will follow a defined software development life cycle (SDLC) process using an Agile-like approach for completing code changes for defined releases. The Senior Developer works across multiple agency stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and efficacy of the project’s data processes and reports, ultimately in the service of Texas’s 1200 school districts.
Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.
Please note that a resume and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.
- Application Development Best Practices - Develop database, software, or reports components, ensuring they adhere to TEA and industry standards, best practices, and customer requirements. Perform testing to verify that the product matches the requirements, including the creation of test data, test cases and automated test scripts.
- Technical Skill - Perform technical analysis on existing defects or proposed enhancements to increase efficiency or to adapt to new procedures. Identify root cause and solution for complex problems. Ability to adapt to different languages, tools, and technologies.
- Team Contribution - Collaborate with the project team for sprint/release work on tasks such as providing development effort estimates, discussing architecture and design, triage and resolving defects or issues in multiple environments and providing status on work assignments or issues; Prepare and maintain technical documentation as required (i.e. process flows, object or data models, project plans, environment diagrams, test plans, etc.).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience: At least four [4] years of experience in database development
Substitutions: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- Belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career or the military
- Knowledge of current software development best practices and technologies and how they can be applied to create high quality, high-performing applications
- Skill in designing, coding and supporting medium to large applications using Java/.NET and Oracle/DB2 databases
- Proven senior level technical expertise working in a team environment
- Proficient in the extraction, transformation and loading
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Adept in defining technical design and implementing code solutions
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with other IT staff to recommend standards, guidelines, and new processes
- Excellent written and oral communications skills to express ideas, thoughts, and direction to variety of audiences
- Must be available some nights and weekends for supporting code deployments and application support
- Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
- A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
- Previous experience in JIRA, Jenkins and Bit Bucket is preferred but not required
- Previous experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes is preferred but not required
- Previous experience in Jasper Reports or other reports development is preferred but not required
- Previous experience in DataStage or other SSIS development is preferred but not required
- Ability to work in a cube environment with potential for significant auditory distractions
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference.
Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here. Click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title to review the codes, ratings, and description for the matching position provided by the State Auditor's Office.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.