ProgrammerDeveloper Software Developer II

This is an ONSITE position.
The primary work location(s) will be at Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters IT Division 4200 Smith School Road Austin Texas 78744..

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of 1 Software Developer 2 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 2 Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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

This frontend ReactJS developer would work with other technical architects and will be responsible for designing developing integrating testing and maintaining robust web applications in React TypeScript Redux Material UI Node.js frameworks and other related technologies. This person should perform UX and UI Design considering accessibility responsiveness and meeting the features of modern web applications. This person could write code for server side rendering using Node.js as well as integrate applications with micro services and Reporting Services. This person should also optimize web applications for performance compatibility and responsiveness across various platforms and devices.

This person should provide technical leadership by setting clear direction mentoring developers and ensuring the delivery of highquality code and performing troubleshooting/debugging of application issues. This person should help the team lead conduct code reviews to uphold code quality consistency and adherence of best practices.

This person should have good communication and interpersonal skills and would collaborate closely with project managers designers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver software solutions aligned with business needs. They may also assist in developing maintaining and supporting applications using other technologies.

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.

Years

Required/ Preferred

Experience

7

Required

Java script front end framework

7

Required

Highly skilled in React.js

5

Required

Client State management framework like Redux

5

Required

Integrating with CSS frameworks like MUI

5

Required

Integrating React app with REST services

5

Required

Visual Studio Code

3

Required

Extensive experience in Typescript.

2

Required

Integrating React app with Reporting Services like PowerBI

2

Required

Server side integration using Node.JS

3

Preferred

GitLab

3

Preferred

UX design and prototyping

3

Preferred

Responsive design and coding to adapt to phones tablets and other devices

3

Preferred

Java enterprise application development

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 06/01/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2500 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 Parks and Wildlife Department. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters IT Division 4200 Smith School Road Austin Texas 78744.. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will provide preapproved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Preapproved 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 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and preapproved through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.