Description :

client requires the services of Developer/Programmer Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Developer/Programmer Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the client.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. client will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Foundation School Program

The primary source of state funding for Texas school districts is the Foundation School Program (FSP). This program ensures that all school districts, regardless of property wealth, receive "substantially equal access to similar revenue per student at similar tax effort.

Experience Required: Minimum 8 years

Key Responsibilities:

5. Design and develop a new reporting framework using .NET 8, Blazor, and other modern Microsoft technologies.
5. Lead the migration of legacy applications and reports to the newer framework.
5. Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in a SCRUM/Agile environment.
5. Analyze and enhance existing complex reports built with Crystal Reports integrated with Oracle databases.
5. Develop scalable and high-performance financial system solutions, ensuring seamless database integration using Oracle.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the DevOps team, to maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation processes.
5. Provide innovative solutions to modernize and streamline the existing legacy project, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in SDLC, with expertise in:
• Migrating legacy applications and designing modern solutions.
• Adopting SCRUM/Agile methodologies for project delivery.
• Leveraging DevOps practices, particularly for CI/CD pipeline maintenance and automation.

Expertise in Microsoft technologies, including:

• .NET 5/6/7/8 framework
• Blazor, C#, and Visual Studio
• Strong understanding of modern design principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle database management, with skills in:
• Writing and optimizing PL/SQL and stored procedures.
• Performance tuning for complex queries and systems.
• Proficiency in version control systems, specifically Bitbucket.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve system-level issues within financial systems.
• Experience in modernizing reporting frameworks and financial systems. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and stakeholders. Proven problem-solving ability to address technical and architectural challenges in legacy-to-modern transformations.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Software Development Life Cycle – Required -8years
• Oracle (PL/SQL, Stored Procedures, Database Management, Performance Tuning) – Required -8years
• Design Principles – Required -8years
• Technical Documentation – Required -8years
• NET 5/6/7/8.0 framework, C#, Visual Studio -Required-6years
• Entity Framework -Required-6years
• Blazor Server, Blazor WSM-Required-5years
• Bitbucket for version control-Required-5years
• SCRUM/Agile methodologies-Required-5years
• Familiarity with Project-Specific Tools such as JIRA, TEMPO, Bitbucket, Confluence etc. -Required-5years