React developer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Functional Title: Senior .Net Developer
Job Title: Programmer V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Applications - HHS Systems
Posting Number: 13266
Closing Date: 07/29/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28
Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $10,384.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10
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Brief Job Description:
The Senior .Net Developer position (Programmer V) position provides design, development, delivery, and support activities on a variety of hardware and software platforms specific to the .Net Product Delivery team. Work includes managing the infrastructure, configuration, scaling, and deployment of enterprise server-based and cloud-based computing systems. Monitors system performances to diagnose problems and develop stable and reliable server and storage platforms. Key responsibilities will include performing analysis, design, programming, and testing as well as providing technical assistance, generating documentation, and mentoring junior developers. Work is performed with a significant degree of creativity and latitude supporting cross-agency business process analysis projects for all Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) agencies.

Must be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.

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

Oversees the proper direction for the architectural design, planning, production support, and customer services for custom software systems, existing production & development applications, and statewide and interagency interfaces. Identifies and defines ongoing enhancements required in the supporting existing applications. (35%)

Oversees the coding, testing, and debugging of programs and the preparation of test data. (20%)

Provides technical advice and assistance to management and technical staff in matters related to analysis and programming activities. Provides advanced business process expertise in analysis and design support to business process interfaces with various external agencies and service providers. (20%)

Assists in the planning, scheduling, assigning, and coordinating of analysis and programming activities. This assistance includes analysis and design consultations with business analysts and the application architect to ensure the conceptual and design phases of new applications are to be aligned with the methods of working in code design at the agency. Assists in developing standards and procedures for programming staff. (10%)

Formulates business policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the agency standardization efforts within HHSC and provides on-going communications and coordination with agency project managers and subject matter experts to resolve issues or potential issues while promoting adherence to sound development standards and solution. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages.
Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications.
Extensive experience as a software architect or working on a software architecture team, providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship (direction setting and articulating, consensus building, conflict mediation, diplomacy, etc.).Extensive experience leading the work of development staff in the delivery/implementation of applications/IT systems.
Knowledge of multi-tier system development.
Knowledge of building and supporting mission-critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner.
Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle phases, including scope and proposal, analysis, design, and software construction.
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, of the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, of information technology equipment, of applicable programming languages, of computer hardware and software, of computer operating systems, of writing program code, and of automated mapping.
Familiarity with configuration management concepts and tools.
Familiarity with software usability concepts.
Knowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e. 508, JAWS etc.).
Skill communicating with varied levels of staff and end users to develop positive effective working relationships and to establish credibility, trust, and confidence.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to serve as a technical consultant to technical colleagues, to clearly and accurately document relevant issues, and to prepare accurate, concise, reliable reports.
Experience facilitating meetings with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary.
Ability to develop and manage project schedules for analysis, development and final deliverables, as well as providing support oversight.
Ability to code, test, and debug computer programs.

Initial Criteria:Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business, communications, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field. Appropriate experience including experience in Microsoft .NET technology and C#, as well as writing SQL, Stored Procedures, Functions, and Packages, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience in writing SQL, Stored Procedures, Functions, and Packages.
Minimum of 6 (six) years of experience designing Enterprise Applications and/or Services.
Minimum of 6 (six) years of experience in working on the full software development life cycle in deliver enterprise solution using Microsoft .NET technology, and C#. Minimum of 4 (four) years of experience in front-end development (ASP.NET, .NET MVC, Angular, etc.)
Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience with Agile methodologies - (Scrum, for example).

Preferred experience in data migration and batch processing.
Preferred experience in data design, schema designing, table and view creation.
Preferred experience with Analysis, Design and Testing including creation of technical and functional design documentation.
Preferred experience with Team Foundation Server and/or Jira.
Preferred development experience with ASP/VBScript, ASP.NET with C#/Web Forms, and .NET MVC with C# and Razor.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.