Java Developer

I.  DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of 1 Software Developer 3.
The following describes the work that will be done by Software Developer III
1. Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system’s technical and functional
requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.
2. Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
3. Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the
preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.
4. Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems
modifications, and new projects.
5. Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate
database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to
increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.
6. Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in
order to troubleshoot application issues.
7. Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
8. Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer
applications.
9. Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
10. Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
11. Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
12. Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
13. Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
14. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance
policies.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements
(skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this

opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
15 Required JAVA experience
10 Required SQL database experience
8 Required Sustaining and development experience in support of large

applications in a team environment

5 Required Linux
8 Preferred Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA
8 Preferred Agile methodology
2 Preferred Experience with State of Texas applications; experience
with Texas Department of Public Safety environment
2 Preferred Experience transitioning applications from legacy
mainframe environments to Java/SQL environment