Texas Education Agency-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Austin, TX
1-10 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs

The Senior Lead Developer is responsible for advanced programming tasks that support, enhance, and optimize enterprise-level applications within a large-scale project. This role requires strong expertise in C#.NET, JavaScript, and T-SQL, along with a proactive approach to solving production issues and implementing application improvements. The developer will work within a structured Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), following an Agile-inspired methodology to deliver code changes aligned with scheduled release cycles. Collaboration with multiple agency stakeholders is essential to ensure the accuracy, performance, and effectiveness of assigned application components, all in service of Texas' 1,247 school districts. This position reports directly to the Development Manager within the Information Technology (IT) department. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume and cover letter 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 the product matches the requirements, including the creation of test data, test cases and automated unit test scripts. Prepare and maintain technical documentation as required (i.e. process flows, object/data models, environment/flow diagrams, etc.).
  • Technical Skill: Deliver high quality software to perform according to specifications and requirements. Perform technical analysis on existing defects or proposed enhancements to increase efficiency and provide accurate estimates to implement the solution with the goal 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 to discuss architecture and design, perform code reviews, triage and resolve defects or issues in multiple environments and provide accurate status on work assignments or issues. Trains self and team to increase technical and business knowledge of the system. Clarifies requirements for other developers.
  • Leadership: Utilize leadership skills required to guide the team to design, create, and maintain software applications. Works with team to analyze issues to produce and implement solutions. Performs code reviews and provides feedback. Builds consensus to make decisions and follows up. Enforces best practices and coding standards. Set example for work ethic. Conduct technical and non-technical meetings effectively.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
  • At least five [5] years of experience in Application Development as a Senior Developer.
  • Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
  • A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
  • 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 C#.NET, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server
  • Ability to develop high quality form-style web and backend applications using the .NET framework and JavaScript
  • Ability to provide strong, senior level database and SQL technical expertise working in a team environment
  • Prior experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
  • Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a cube environment with potential for significant auditory distractions; May be required to work remotely
  • Must be available some nights and weekends for supporting code deployments and application support
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