SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER IV

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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is seeking a Software Developer (Programmer IV) to join the Development team in the IT Division located at 6330 E HWY 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX.
The Programmer IV performs advanced (senior-level) computer programming work, including analyzing system specifications, developing and documenting software solutions, and testing, correcting, and revising software. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range is $76530 - $102,980. This Job Class for this position is 0244 and salary group is B26.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in computer programming, specifically with C#/.NET Core, Python, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain the highest standards of security and safeguard critical infrastructure. This includes adhering to strict background checks, reporting any suspicious activities, and participating in security training and drills as required.
• Knowledge of programming principles, practices, techniques, and systems analysis, including object-oriented programming and computer operations.
• Skill in problem solving, in critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of hardware and software, and in modifying or developing software for applications.
• Ability to process information logically, design programs and system logic, prepare program specifications, code, test, unit test, and debug software, interpret technical information, and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in Windows IIS, SQL Server, ASP.Net, with front-end development experience using React.js, Blazor, ASP.Net MVC, or other modern front-end frameworks.
• Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others.
• Must possess working knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of regulatory information related to TCOLE, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical design meetings.
• Experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Proficiency in cloud-hosting solutions and CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Experience in Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in developing integrated solutions with backend SQL databases.
  A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with several types of coverage to State employees and their eligible family members
• 12 - 16 days of annual paid holidays
• At least eight hours of paid vacation and up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month for Full-Time employees
• Retirement options with the State of Texas Retirement that provide flexibility and security
• Health and Wellness programs including wellness leave, fitness and weight management programs, and personalized wellness tools
• TCOLE is a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• The Discount Purchase Program provides access to an online marketplace offering discount on a wide range of products and service