Software Developer 2

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESTexas Department of Agriculture requires the services of 3 Software Developer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Agriculture.

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

Perform highly advanced (senior-level) computer programming work, including research, design, and implementation of web-based applications.

Perform research and analysis required for specialized programs or routines to supplement and enhance front and back-end web-based applications software using HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET/C#

Design, develop and implement specialized programs or routines to supplement and enhance front and back-end web-based applications software using HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET(Blazor)/C#.

Write, test, evaluate, debug, and document complex programs, including client/server and web-based applications using C# (.Net), MVC, and/or SQL.

Provide support of Texas Department of Agriculture applications software through diagnosis of problems and implementation of changes to resolve problems and maintain software at the most current level.

Work closely and coordinate with other developers, business analysts, project leadership, and business areas to validate requirements and understand technical issues and limitations and model solutions that meet the functional and technical requirements.

Recommend improvements and identify risks to processes for application development projects, as needed.

These are the same duties as we used for the current posting of multiple Software Developers.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Independently performs complicated tasks using experience, judgment, and creativity to plan and accomplish goals.

Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree or higher

STAFF BASELINE REQUIREMENTS:

• ttend scheduled meetings,

• Meet deadlines,

• Organize and manage assigned tasks,

• Work efficiently and effectively in performance of essential functions.

TDA WILL PROVIDE

• Computer, on-site workspace, and access to necessary TDA and state systems.

• Criminal history check required for systems access.

ccess to parking.

RESUMES:

resume for the proposed contractor must be included in the proposal for review and approval prior to acceptance. The evaluation will include an assessment of the proposed staff qualifications, so there will be no substitution without TDA approval.II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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

7 Required experience with highly complex (senior-level) software development and web programming to enhance user experience

7 Required experience with functional and performance automation of APIs, web services, and web application using C# .net framework, MVC, and SQL server

7 Required experience in design and development of web-based and windows-based applications using various .NET HTML, HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET(Blazor)/C#, JavaScript, SQL, and CSS

5 Required experience using Azure DevOps and AWS DevOps

5 Required years of experience working in Agile-based development environment

1 Required experience working with the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS)

1 Preferred experience working with Washington D.C.'s Office of the Special Superintendent of Education (OSSE)'s Orchard application