Software Developer, Programmer III-IV

Software Developer - Programmer III-IV

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The mission of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as a regulatory State agency, is to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.

The development team within the TCOLE IT Division plays a crucial role in shaping the future of law enforcement training and compliance. Our team is dedicated to developing and managing cutting‑edge software tools that ensure Texas peace officers and jailers receive the best training possible and stay on top of mandatory compliance requirements. The TCOLE IT Division uniquely combines the stability of an established agency with the agility and creativity of a small startup, enabling us to implement and design with unparalleled flexibility.

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join the Development team in the IT Division located at 6330 E HWY 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX.

The Programmers III‑IV perform advanced (senior‑level) computer programming work, including analyzing system specifications, developing and documenting software solutions, and testing, correcting, and revising software. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range is:

Programmer III $65,104 - $106,634 This Job Class for this position is 0243 and salary group is B24.

Programmer IV $76,530 - $110,000. This Job Class for this position is 0244 and salary group is B26.

• Designs, develops, and implements software solutions by analyzing user needs, creating new applications that integrate with existing systems, coordinating and executing programming projects, and devising innovative solutions to meet project requirements and business objectives.
• Develops routine code and debugs software.
• Analyzes proposed applications for requirements and capabilities, performing research and analysis required for project and system modifications, and evaluating applications to ensure optimal solutions and enhancements.
• Evaluates and revises software to adapt to new procedures, while collaborating with internal staff and external stakeholders to interpret and implement business and system requirements.
• Evaluates and revises software to enhance operating efficiency and refactors existing projects to support new initiatives and features.
• Compiles and documents procedures used throughout software development and revision.
• Prepares detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation and converts them into a series of instructions coded in a programming language.
• Leads the team to ensure successful project execution and guides team members by providing expert advice and constructive feedback to maintain focus on achieving high standards and goals.
• Supports backlog grooming and creates tickets to ensure efficient project management.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to ensure successful deployments, as needed.

Performs highly complex (senior‑level) computer programming work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs advanced (senior‑level) computer programming work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may fully perform highly complex programming work and may coordinate and/or perform highly complex coding, testing, and debugging of applications, as outlined by system requirements.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Information…