Senior Developer

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Senior Developer 
Job Title: Programmer VI 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: DSHS PHID Birth Defect Appl 
Posting Number: 9547 
Closing Date: 12/23/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29 
Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $14,356.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
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 
CYB11,ISM,IT,Z Prefix 
 
 

** The position is located in Austin, Texas and requires 2 or more days per week in the local office. **

Performs highly advanced senior level analysis and development of complex business processes, system solutions. Provides technical direction and technical oversight to development teams. Provides a strong customer and cross functional interface for application related activities & support. This position is part of the HHSC IT Public Health team and will be working to develop, implement, and support the State's application that manages Birth Defects information. 

The Programmer VI - Development Lead / Lead Developer is responsible for the design, development and execution of complex applications based on acceptance criteria and design documentation. The Programmer VI will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Solution Architects, Database Administrators, Information Security, Testing, and Operations teams to successfully deliver various enhancement, modernization, and cloud migration efforts for Public Health applications. 

• Provides technical leadership and oversight to achieve application delivery goals and milestones.
• Provides direction on architecture, design, and programming standards and structure.
• Develops solution architecture, and foundational engineering frameworks and integration tools.
• Develops roadmap, strategies, standards and processes for the assigned application.
• Provides technical leadership to application operations and triage support to troubleshoot & resolve functional & performance issues.

This position works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

May train others. This position is classified as a fulltime position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other work location may be required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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

• Using Agile methodologies, develops and enhances applications using Java, Javascript, React and similar technologies. Participates in backlog grooming and user story development, as required. Creates technical and design documentation, as required. Develops, deploys, and tests frameworks and application code to ensure that the frameworks and application code function properly and without error in alignment with approved requirements & design. Develops and maintains data and process models. Provides technical support for testing and implementation efforts. (45%)
• Provides technical leadership and oversight to application development, enhancement or modernization projects executed using Agile methodologies. Supports management in defining technology strategies, project scope, prioritization, planning, and scheduling. Leads and facilitates one-on-one or group project meetings and Agile ceremonies. Provides leadership and technical assistance to other IT staff and customers and leads problem resolution efforts. Facilitates and participates in backlog grooming and user story development. Leads and facilitates the solution architecture, foundational engineering, design, development, testing, and deployment of applications. Monitors deliveries and priorities, analyzes complex problems and resolves or escalates issues/ problems. Participates in inter-agency and intra-agency workgroups as assigned. (25%)
• Provides leadership to application support (defect repair, maintenance, and production operations support) for applications. Performs system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis and problem resolution. Analyzes software for defects and performance tuning opportunities. Develop and test application code to resolve defects and improve application reliability and performance. (15%)
• Works together with product owners, scrum masters / agile coaches, solution architects, web/java developers, database developers & administrators, system administrators, business analysts, and other team members in performing work tasks. Provides a strong customer and cross-functional interface and contributes to teamwork and unit harmony. Attends program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding adherence to technical standards and customer requirements Complies with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures including SOPs that govern HHSC IT. Complies with Department and State guidance on automation system architecture and programming standards. Promotes an image of IT excellence and communicate effectively. Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience in the Azure cloud platform, including Azure App Services, Application gateways, and other Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Skilled developing with React and JavaScript
• Skilled developing with Java and Spring framework
• Skilled developing in an Azure cloud environment
• Knowledge of connectors and external integration
• Knowledge of databases, such as Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Knowledge of AI services and integrating AI into applications.
• Knowledge in using AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot to write code faster, fix bugs, and create tests.
• Knowledge of Power BI
• Skilled in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, maintaining code repositories, and code merges across the branches.
• Knowledge in various networking components, including vnet, subnet, load balancer, and firewall rules.
• Hands-on experience with database tools, including DBeaver and pgAdmin.
• Skilled in communication, analytical and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization
• Skilled in teamwork and ability to collaborate with other functional and technical staff on the project

Skilled in Agile development and sprint planning

• Skills in effective listening
• Skills in effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on cross-functional teams
• Ability to coordinate and solve complex problems; work in team environment; and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to analyze, design, document, code, test, implement, and monitor automated processes on computers
• Ability to write technical documents and design technical architecture.
• Ability to plan and lead collaboration with IT, CDC and Business SMEs to document the Ecosystem routes and message paths
• Ability to use problem-solving and analytical skills to identify opportunities to automate current manual correction of data
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbally, and to address audiences effectively.
• Ability to deliver work within defined schedules, cost and quality.
• Experience with JIRA software
• Prior experience in the Healthcare industry.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Minimum 4 (four) years of experience as a Programmer, Software Developer, or similar role within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is required. 
• At least (2) two years of experience with Azure cloud and Linux experience is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field is preferred. One year of relevant professional level work experience may be subistituted for one year of education. 

• 2–5 years of experience in IT solution design and implementation is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Selected candidate must be willing to work from an HHS office located in Austin, designated by the hiring manager. 

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

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.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

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

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.