Software Engineer 3

Solicitation Reference Number

Customer Name

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Category

Applications/Software Development

Customer Entity Name

Health and Human Services Commission

Title

Software Engineer

Level

Software Engineer

Estimated Hours

SSR Status

Posted

Number of Positions

Status

New

of Resumes Allowed

Candidates Submitted

Full/Part Time

Full Time

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC) Solicitation Reference Number: Working Title: Software Engineer Title/Level: Software Engineer Category: Applications/Software DevelopmentFull TimeNTE Rate:$

I. Description Of Services

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of Software Engineer , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer , Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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

Level Description

or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Job Description

Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Investigates problem areas. Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

Additional Job Details And Special Considerations

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a talented and passionate Full-Stack Developer with experience in Java to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a key role in building and maintaining innovative web applications and services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from front-end user interfaces to back-end APIs and data management. This is a hands-on role that will provide technical direction to team members in addition to their own development tasks. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience programming Full-Stack ReactJS applications on enterprise platforms and cloud-based technologies. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

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. YearsRequired/PreferredExperience RequiredExperience in Java/JEE Enterprise Development (Core Java, JDBC, Spring Boot, and Angular, for example). RequiredExperience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Jakarta EE. RequiredExperience working with databases (both relational and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc. RequiredExperience with Web-based user interface development using ReactJS. RequiredDemonstrable experience developing back-end applications and RESTful APIs using Java. RequiredExperience designing enterprise applications and/or services. RequiredExperience creating technical and functional design documentation. RequiredExperience as a Full-Stack Developer with a strong focus on development. PreferredExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure. PreferredExperience working in an Agile development environment. PreferredFamiliarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. PreferredExperience with CI/CD pipelines. PreferredKnowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG) with React. PreferredExperience with GraphQL. PreferredUnderstanding of security best practices for web applications. PreferredExperience in building, supporting, maintaining, and monitoring mission critical business, applications/systems, running in highly distributed environments. PreferredExperience with Cosmos. PreferredExperience with Elastic Search.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start // and are expected to complete by //. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from : AM to : PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at W st Street, Austin , TX . The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSTERM OF SERVICEServices are expected to start on or around June , and are expected to completed by August , . Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed hours for FY.

Initial Purchase Order Term

Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.

Renewal Option(s)

HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

• Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from : through : , excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
• The primary work location will be W. st Street, Austin, TX
  
  

Position will be days(Mon-Tues) remote and days on-site at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.

Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

• Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.
• The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to percent of the time.
• The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.
  
  

Other Special Requirements

Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)

• By Phone
• In person
• Through Microsoft Teams