Rrc - Programmer V / .Net Tech Lead

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

The Railroad Commission of Texas seeks a senior developer (Programmer V) to performs complex Azure .NET Technical Lead project and operational actions and work coordination for the Mainframe Transformation section of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division. This position is a 99% telework position that requires trips to RRC headquarters in Austin, Texas. The hired candidate will be responsible for all travel expenses.It is estimated that travel will be required up to twice per year.

Major responsibilities include critical work to coordinate individuals and team to develop solutions to maintain high-performance software solutions using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including individual assignments that are very complex in nature or very large in scale. The technical environment includes newer technologies and services (Microsoft .NET and SQL, MuleSoft, Oracle, ForgeRock, Azure platform including DevOps) with integrations to several legacy platforms (Java, Legacy integrations, Mainframe IMS).

This position will:

• Oversee and/or performs highly complex coding, testing, debugging, and implementation of applications.
• Oversee and/or perform the research and the analysis required for project proposals, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
• Oversee and/or analyze, design, plan, diagram, and verify procedures for existing and proposed applications.
• Oversee and/or develop instructions or manuals for end users.
• Reviews and evaluates programming efforts in relation to systems requirements.
• Provides technical advice, assistance, and recommendations in matters related to programming operations and problems.

Work for this position is very high-paced and includes work on multiple projects, interactions with multiple teams, and includes interactions with multiple vendors for project success. May assign and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties

• Participates in the planning, design, development, implementation, support, and maintenance of information technology security measures to safeguard departmental information for assigned systems.
• Leads, participates in, or develops and executes system strategies in line with the enterprise-level strategies and technical direction related to Mainframe Transformation systems. This includes providing input in establishing processes and procedures for executing tasks to implement technology road maps.
• Proposes system implementation designs and formulates logical descriptions of problems for resolution. Plans and implements optimum solutions following guidance from the Enterprise Architect as needed.
• Identifies system requirements, develops functional design specifications to meet requirements, and solutions to complex operational problems.
• Conducts tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met.
• Coordinates technical project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.
• Develops criteria for evaluating computer programs, technical proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
• May assist in developing project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• Identifies potential technical project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Will plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others to include resource and performance management.
• Performs related work as assigned.

For Military Crosswalk information please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Information Technology (texas.gov)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, data processing, communications, business, or a related field.
• At least six (6) years of hands-on web development or closely related experience.
• At least four (4) years of experience using one or more of .NET, Java, JSON, XML, Docker, iText, GoAnyWhere, Azure, Oracle, Mulesoft, Informatica, and other RRC approved and cloud friendly/native technologies/tools to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and repair enterprise-class applications.
• At least two (2) years of experience performing analysis and maintenance of customer critical .NET based applications in a high-visibility production environment.
• Working knowledge of or training in developing, enhancing, maintaining applications in Azure, Amazon and/or Google cloud platforms.
• Total years of experience may run concurrently.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, data processing, communications, business, or a related field.
• At least eight (8) years of hands-on web development or closely related experience.
• At least six (6) years of experience using one or more of .NET, Java, JSON, XML, Docker, iText,GoAnyWhere, Azure, Oracle, Mulesoft, Informatica, and other RRC approved and cloud friendly/native technologies/tools to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and repair enterprise-class applications.
• At least four (4) years of experience performing analysis and maintenance of customer critical .NET based applications in a high-visibility production environment.
• At least two (2) years of experience in developing, enhancing, maintaining applications in Azure, Amazon and/or Google cloud platforms.
• At least two (2) years of experience developing, enhancing, maintaining application user experiences using iText, HTML5, CSS3, Angular, React, and similar technologies.
• At least one (1) year of experience in data focused projects, like moving from Legacy to newer systems.
• At least one (1) year of experience in projects using Informatica (on-prem or cloud) or Mulesoft ESB to move data.
• At least one (1) year of experience in Data Warehouse projects.
• Experience in working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments; establishing project’s goals and objectives; exercising sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyzing complex information and developing plans to address technical issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis of computer operations, data flow, and of computer programming languages.
• Skill in problem solving, in critical thinking, in programming, in the use of hardware and software, and in modifying or developing software for applications.
• Skill in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs, and in troubleshooting computer systems.
• Skill using .NET, Java, JSON, XML, Docker, iText, GoAnyWhere, Azure, Oracle, Mulesoft, Informatica, and other RRC approved and cloud friendly/native technologies/tools to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and repair enterprise-class applications.
• Ability to process information logically, to design programs and systems logic, and to prepare program specifications.
• Ability to code, test, and debug software.
• Ability to interpret technical information related to programming and other areas of data processing.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, to handle multiple projects, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others
• Ability to manage multiple technical project activities so the project teams may achieve ever-changing deadlines.
• Ability to identify technical project risks and gaps, to prepare documentation of those risks and gaps; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical technical decisions in concert with the RRC Enterprise Architect.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans for teams and individuals to implement, including the ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively on a team as a member and leader.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to address issues/concerns in a professional manner.

Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,Central time Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency’s approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

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Remarks:

• There is one available position.
• Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• This position is a 99% telework position that requires trips to RRC headquarters in Austin, Texas. The hired candidate will be responsible for all travel expenses.It is estimated that travel will be required up to twice per year.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.