***This position is eligible for a $5,000 recruitment bonus upon hire, subject to conditions.***

Works under the direction of the Team Lead, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment to analyze, develop, and maintain complex software for the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program area. Supports and coordinates ongoing development and maintenance of the State Agency components of the WIC System. Analyzes business and system requirements, prepares detailed procedures for solutions to problems, as well as develops and maintains software for auxiliary and support functions of the agency using modern programming languages and relational database management theory and methodology. Assists network specialist in resolving network related software problems and equipment configurations necessary for development of new software. Documents the design, programs, and procedures relevant to the Agency's systems. Performs quality control measures for in-house programming efforts, provides technical assistance to programming personnel. This position is classified as a fulltime position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other work location may be required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for coding, testing, and supporting highly complex applications to meet customer needs. This support includes analyzing production problems as described by the customer, systems analyst, and/or customer support staff and problem solving to keep the customers operational as well as ongoing maintenance and enhancements to both software and hardware.

Serves as a Technical Lead overseeing, training, mentoring, and coordinating the efforts of junior programming staff. This includes providing them with programming specifications, reviewing their work, evaluating programming operations, techniques, and training needs, assisting them with technical consultations, advising in the selection of programming languages, supervising the development of automation system, and ensuring the programming quality of HHSC. Ensuring production deadlines are met for in-house programming projects. Ensuring that internally developed software is consistent with Agency and Department of Information Resources (DIR) policies and standards. Developing expertise in a variety of programming tools to meet the needs of the agency. Includes staying informed of the latest enhancements and programming techniques or the areas of responsibility.

Prepares (and/or oversees the preparation of) detailed structured data flow analysis, plans, diagrams, verification of procedures, and relational database management designs to satisfy new software demands of the State and Local Agency’s automated systems operations. Develop and maintain functional and technical specifications by preparing computer system diagrams, machine logic flowcharts, and other descriptive material to be used for detailed coding of complex problems, programming specifications, and documentation. Assists trainers and the Technical Support Section in the successful implementation of new software systems.

Evaluating existing and proposed computer applications to verify business requirements, system requirements, and equipment configurations are considered. Analyzes (or may supervise the evaluation of) business processes, equipment, and techniques for applicability, reliability, efficiency, speed, cost, flexibility, and meeting customer needs. These duties include coordinating applications interfaces with other sections within the Department.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge developing applications in Visual Basic, VB.NET, C#, MVC, and Visual Studio
Knowledge of using business intelligence software, such as Power BI or Tableau, for data analytics
Knowledge of SQL scripting, SQL syntax, and SQL programming in SQL Server

Skill with automating processes using basic command line scripting to enable routine refreshes and loading of data
Skill in analyzing existing systems and identifying new systems and services to improve operations.
Skill in writing stored procedures and functions
Skill in developing and documenting application test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications.

Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
Ability to work under stressful conditions with multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and in accordance with standards
Ability to effectively work independently or with others in a team environment.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Initial Selection Criteria:
Required:
3+ year’s work experience coding, testing, and supporting applications to meet customer needs
Experience developing in VB.NET, C# and Visual Studio

Preferred:
Preferred graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in math, science, computer science, or related field or relevant experience on a year for year basis.
Familiarity with SQL scripting, SQL syntax, and SQL programming in SQL Server
Experience with HHSC legacy data, databases and applications preferred

Additional Information:
This position is eligible to work remotely up to 5 days a week.

MOS Code:
Note: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

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