The County is looking to solve the problem of delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems, and driving modernization, cross-platform integration, and digital transformation.
Requirements
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and API development
- Skill in designing scalable cloud-based solutions
- Skill in modern application architecture, cloud-native design, and DevOps practices
- Skill in programming languages such as .Net, Typescript, Java, Python, C, JavaScript, or equivalent
- Skill in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Skill in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Responsibilities
- Directs engineering delivery across multiple product or platform teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Guides end-to-end development of scalable, accessible, and mission-critical applications.
- Ensures alignment between service delivery, user needs, and business goals.
- Oversees release planning, system transitions, and post-launch support readiness.
- Monitors platform performance and proactively addresses service degradation or incidents.
- Ensures software adheres to County compliance, privacy, and security standards.
- Implements frameworks for issue tracking, root cause analysis, and incident response.
Other
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
- Individuals holding or considered for a position which has, or may have, access to criminal justice databases including the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems, NCIC/TCIC and similar databases, must pass a national fingerprint-based records check prior to placement in such position
- Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Six (6) years of experience in software engineering with two (2) years in a technical leadership role
