Software Engineer (Austin) - Texas Workforce Commission : Job Details

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Who We Are

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and excellent benefits. This position is located at 1411 Brazos St, Austin.

Note: TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those on student or postgraduate visas. Applicants must be Texas residents or willing to relocate.

Who You Are

An IT professional with advanced skills and experience in Appian systems development, supporting Application Solutions software systems, including design and implementation of Appian workforce applications. You should have a consultative, positive, solution-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with IT teams.

What You Will Do

The Software Engineer (Programmer IV-V) performs advanced to senior-level programming work, overseeing projects, analyzing applications, and designing software solutions. Works independently with minimal supervision, may guide others, and may need to work outside regular hours for urgent issues.

General Duties

• Develop automated systems supporting Application Solutions.
• Design and develop Appian applications.
• Provide 24/7 support, troubleshooting, deploying, and upgrading software.
• Manage all SDLC phases: design, coding, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Document issues and solutions, share knowledge, and ensure systems are operational.
• Prioritize support requests, follow up, and ensure system functionality.
• Assist as backup to managers and team members.
• Contribute to departmental dashboards and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Promote IT excellence and effective communication.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IS, or related field.
• 6+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years with Appian.
• Appian Certified Senior Developer.
• Expertise in Appian components, RPA, AI, CI/CD, REST APIs, testing, performance tuning, cloud platforms, databases, and Java.
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor.

You Qualify With

• Programmer IV: 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Programmer V: 5+ years of relevant experience.

You Gain

• Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $6,400 - $8,000/month
• Retirement plans, health benefits, paid leave, and more details at ERS Texas Benefits

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify. Visit Texas Skills to Work and compare military occupations at Military Crosswalk.

How To Apply

Complete a Texas Application for Employment online at WorkInTexas or Taleo. No sponsorship required. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. according to federal law. This position is security-sensitive as per Texas law.