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Software Developer 2

Job Title : Software Developer 2

Category : Applications / Software Development

Location : 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751 (Onsite, Local Candidates Only)

Start Date : September 15, 2025

End Date : February 28, 2026

Estimated Hours : Up to 1000 hours

Work Hours : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM (may include weekends, evenings, or holidays with pre-approval)

Job Overview

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Software Developer 2 to design, develop, and maintain complex software applications. The role involves working with a team to deliver high-quality solutions using modern development methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Development (35%) : Design, code, and modify complex programs, APIs, subroutines, triggers, stored procedures, objects, classes, and scripts using C#, ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Oracle Database. Perform testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure quality and compliance with standards.

Support & Maintenance (25%) : Collaborate with trainers, technical support, and contract staff to update systems, resolve production issues, and implement new systems.

Requirements Analysis (10%) : Analyze requirements for new applications or enhancements.

Team Collaboration (20%) : Work with a development team, coordinate efforts, and provide status updates to team leaders or project managers.

Documentation (10%) : Assist in developing and maintaining system documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Experience (Required) :

5 years in programming, analysis, and development using C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, RESTful services, and Entity Framework.

5 years in coding, testing, and debugging programs for development, issue resolution, or enhancement.

5 years in Angular development (TypeScript, RxJS, Angular CLI, component-based architecture).

5 years in PL / SQL programming and Oracle Database design.

5 years of strong oral and written communication skills.

5 years of interpersonal skills to motivate and collaborate effectively.

4 years of knowledge in IT industry trends, architectural concepts, and data protection practices.

4 years of experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Experience (Preferred) :

2 years of familiarity with HHSC's information architecture and software technology.

Additional Requirements

Background Check : Candidates must pass a criminal background check (conducted within 6 months prior to purchase order issuance).

Compliance : Sign HHSC's Acceptable Use Agreement, IT Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement, and Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement.

E-Verify : Vendors must comply with e-verify requirements.

Work Products : All deliverables are considered "works made for hire" and are the property of HHSC.

Interviews : Conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Travel : No travel expenses will be reimbursed unless pre-approved by HHSC.