Software Engineer 2 (2025C0022)

Location -Telework

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The DFPS IT Division seeks a Worker to perform in a Software Developer role to assist in planning and coordinating continued modernization development activities for the DFPS complex casework management system IMPACT, PACES, PEIRS, NEICE, SSCC, ABCS, Child Placement Portal, Incentives and Remedies, Community Based Care, and other operational projects.

The Worker will work with technical teams comprising of technical team leads, developers, user interface/user experience engineers, and technical/functional testing analysts. The Worker will facilitate meetings, elicit project details and document requirements for development projects focused on continuing modernization activities of existing DFPS Enterprise Java web applications. The Worker will also work in concert with various technical leads (e.g., PMO, CTO, and Systems Development Resources) to prioritize assigned work and develop recommendations, options, and alternatives as required.

The Worker is responsible for the modernization of existing DFPS’ Enterprise web applications, following established standards, quality attributes, and design specifications. This role is responsible for the following:

• Define and Develop low-level design documents
• Contribute to and follow software engineering best practices to create robust and standardized solutions
• Work closely with Business Analysis and Project Management in executing the assigned development work
• Participate in design and development activities for existing and new components
• Perform full stack development including Database, Services, Web Applications, and Front-end development by utilizing various versions of programming languages and frameworks
• Write scalable and high available code by following the design principles and software engineering best practices
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, test case automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment
• Identify, investigate, and resolve production problems in a timely manner, based on the priority

• Tracking Software Development Life Cycle activity metrics across all disciplines, including Requirements, Coding, Unit testing, Integration testing, Defects, Usability, and other established metrics
• Assess Level of Effort for individual modules
• Taking initiative to develop a foster a collaborative approach among teams before, during and after the requirements gathering process to achieve a common mission, vision, values and goals

 The Worker must have a strong background with extensive experience in the following:

• Ability to plan and coordinate technical activities including work break down, assignments, estimation of level of effort, enforcement of standards, code review, build engineering, testing, and release management
• Work closely with Business Analysis and Project Management in prioritizing the assigned work and providing options/alternatives
• Lead the design activities for existing and new components, make recommendations to the technology leadership
• Define the automation requirements in a priority order from within the team, including build, testing, and security from CI/CD perspective
• Technical background with progressive experience with various versions of programming languages and frameworks
• Ability to simplify design complexities for Junior Developers to meet the quality and timeline objectives
• Experienced with Full stack development capabilities including Database, Services, Web Applications, and Front-end development

Note: Expected Start Date 09/10/2025 and Expected End Date 08/31/2026. May be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. Candidates selected for this opportunity may be required to physically attend meetings in Austin, TX, with minimal notice.

Candidate will be required to attend a virtual onboarding session and to physically pick up agency issued equipment in Austin, TX on their first day of contract. Candidates currently residing outside of the State of Texas, may be required to relocate to Texas.

References must include email addresses and telephone numbers for each reference listed. Two of the three required professional references must include managers or project managers from prior engagements.