Software Developer

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Full Stack .NET Developer to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Level Description

4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description

Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Testing and evaluating new programs. Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts.

Additional job details and special considerations

The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one (1) Software Developer II, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Software Developer and the specifications outlined in this document for Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Information Technology.

1  Designs, codes, and modifies complex computer programs, APIs, subroutines, triggers, stored procedures, objects, classes, and scripts using C#, ASP.net, Angular, and Oracle Database. Performs necessary testing of assigned programs, including the generation of test data, writing test scripts/execution sequences, examining test results, debugging detected errors, etc. Uses current software development methods/techniques and established development standards (which include programming standards, documentation standards and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of applications. Participates in code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and system/business requirements. (35%)

2  Works with trainers, technical support staff, network specialists and contract staff to perform modifications and/or updates to existing systems or to implement new systems. Identifies, investigates and resolves production problems. This may include analyzing problems, coding, testing, implementing, and training of other technical staff and/or customers. (25%)

3  Analyzes requirements for new applications/enhancements to be implemented in the division. (10%)

4  Works with a software development team. Communicates with other team members to coordinate development efforts. Provides development status to the team leader or project manager. (20%)

5  Assists in the development and maintenance of systems documentation. (10%) 

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or Engineering

  All work products resulting from the project shall be considered “works made for hire” and are the property of the HHSC. HHSC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

5

Required

Experience in computer programming, analysis and development of complex business processes and system solutions using C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, RESTful services & Entity Framework.

5

Required

Experience in coding, testing, and debugging of programs that are in development and/or requiring support for issue resolution, performance, or enhancement

5

Required

Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications.

5

Required

Experience in Angular development, including TypeScript, RxJS, Angular CLI, and component-based architecture.

5

Required

Experience in PL/SQL programming and designing in Oracle Database

5

Required

Highly developed oral and written communications skills

5

Required

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others motivate employee and elicit work output

4

Required

Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization

4

Required

Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, applications, organizational structure, etc.

4

Required

Knowledge of tools, techniques, and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures

4

Required

Knowledge of solution delivery utilizing Agile or Scrum methodology

2

Preferred

Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies

2

Preferred

Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components