The Texas Education Agency (TEA) needs to improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. The Office of Information Technology works closely with all agency divisions to implement innovative technology solutions in a cost-efficient manner that supports the goals and priorities of the Texas Education Agency. The Office of IT provides efficient technology solutions and stellar customer services to internal staff, 20 Educational Service Centers, and 1,200-plus public-school districts and charter schools.
Requirements
- Skill in designing, coding and supporting medium to large applications using C-Sharp.NET, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server
- Ability to develop high quality form-style web and backend applications using the .NET framework and JavaScript
- Ability to provide strong, senior level database and SQL technical expertise working in a team environment
- Prior experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
- Knowledge of current software development best practices and technologies and how they can be applied to create high quality, high-performing applications
- Ability to adapt to different languages, tools, and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop database, software or reports components, ensuring they adhere to TEA and industry standards, best practices, and customer requirements.
- Perform testing to verify the product matches the requirements, including the creation of test data, test cases and automated unit test scripts.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation as required (i.e. process flows, object/data models, environment/flow diagrams, etc.).
- Deliver high quality software to perform according to specifications and requirements.
- Perform technical analysis on existing defects or proposed enhancements to increase efficiency and provide accurate estimates to implement the solution with the goal to increase efficiency or to adapt to new procedures.
- Identify root cause and solution for complex problems.
- Collaborate with the project team for sprint/release work to discuss architecture and design, perform code reviews, triage and resolve defects or issues in multiple environments and provide accurate status on work assignments or issues.
Other
- Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.
- Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
- A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
- Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
