Java Engineer/Programmer for DPS, Austin, Tx
About The Position
The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a Java Engineer/Programmer for their DPS division in Austin, TX. This is a hybrid role, requiring both on-site presence at 5805 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752, and telework. The position involves overseeing coding, testing, and debugging of programs, developing flowcharts and diagrams, preparing user instructions, leading research and analysis for project proposals and modifications, evaluating database schemas, writing and running SQL code, and troubleshooting application issues by analyzing logs and system performance metrics. The role also includes conferring with staff, preparing detailed analyses and plans, developing programming standards, implementing specialized programs, recommending system changes, creating backup and restore processes, and coordinating the work of others. Services are expected during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), excluding state holidays, but may require occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Payment for work over 40 hours requires pre-approval.
Requirements
- 15 years JAVA experience
- 15 years SQL database experience
- 08 years Sustaining and development experience in support of large applications in a team environment
- 05 years Linux
- 08 years Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA
- 08 years Agile methodology
Nice To Haves
- Experience with State of Texas applications
- Experience with Texas Department of Public Safety environment
- Experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL environment
Responsibilities
- Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system’s technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.
- Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
- Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.
- Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
- Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.
- Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.
- Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
- Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.
- Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
- Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
- Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
- Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
- Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
- Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Benefits
- W-2 employment with benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
