Lead Senior Developer; Programmer V

Job Description

Lead Senior Developer (Programmer V) (  )

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Texas-Austin

Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Computer and Mathematical

Regular

Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code : 0245

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 28

7,716.67 - 9,998.88 ( Monthly )

1

Exempt

Closing Date :
Ongoing

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public‑school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

• We are Determined:
  We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People‑Centered:
  We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners:
  We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders:
  Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re‑hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role.

The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

About the Office of IT

The Office of Information Technology works closely with all agency divisions to implement innovative technology solutions in a cost‑efficient manner that supports the goals and priorities of the Texas Education Agency. The Office of IT provides efficient technology solutions and stellar customer services to internal staff, 20 Educational Service Centers, and 1,200‑plus public‑school districts and charter schools. The following services are provided by IT: leadership on IT initiatives;

guidance on security/policy issues; new application development/enhancements; software acquisition; technical support; assistance with technical sections of purchasing documents such as Request for Information (RFI), Request for Offers (RFO), Request for Proposals (RFP); and oversight on the data collection process which helps to support and improve outcomes for all of Texas’ 5 million-plus students.

Position Overview

All development efforts adhere to a structured Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), following an Agile‑inspired methodology to implement code changes aligned with scheduled releases. Collaboration with multiple agency stakeholders is essential to maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of assigned components, which ultimately support the needs of Texas’ 1,247 school districts.

This position reports directly to the Development Manager within the Information Technology (IT) department and may occasionally require working outside standard business hours to support code deployments and provide application support.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

• Application Development Best Practices: Develop database, software or reports components, ensuring they adhere to TEA and industry standards, best practices, and customer requirements. Perform testing to verify the product…