Programmer V

Programmer V(00053052)

Organization

: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Austin Data Center9500 Metric BoulevardAustin78758

Job

: Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.00State Job Code : 0245Salary Admin Plan : BGrade : 28

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 9,000.00-9,513.25(Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

: Dec 15, 2025, 11 : 02 : 48 AM

Closing Date

: Ongoing

Description

Position Title : Programmer V

Class / Group : 0244 / B26

Military Occupation Specialty Code :

Army : 25B; Navy : IT; Coast Guard : IT, ISM; Marine Corps : 0673, 8846, 8848; Air Force : 8K000, 16KX; Space Force : Z Prefix

Fair Labor Standards Act Status :

Exempt

Number of Vacancies :

Division / Section :

Chief Technology Office / Information Technology Services

Salary Range :

$9000.00 - $9513.25 / monthly

Duration : Regular

Hours Worked Weekly :

40

Travel : Limited

Work Location :

North / Austin, Texas 78758

Web site : Refer Inquiries to :

People and Culture Office

Telephone :

(512)475-4957 or (512) 463-5920

How To Apply :

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Special Instructions :

Applicants must provide in-depth information in the  EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS  section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the  EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS  section of the application.

Interview Place / Time :

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.

Selective Service Registration :

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship :

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.

What We Do

We are a technology agency powered by people.

DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.

DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how Texas government serves Texans.

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior level programmer to support and maintain vital applications for internal and external users. This role includes working with SharePoint, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Drupal, and Appian. Filling the position is critical to the ITS mission of providing and maintaining vital applications that support all of DIR. This person will be a team member of the IT Applications Development team, supporting application design, programming, troubleshooting, testing, and training on new and existing applications.

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.

Prepare detailed analysis, plans, diagrams, and validation procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.

Complete requirements analysis, design, development, test and deployment of new application components, as required.

Work directly with customers, system administrators project managers, and QA teams for validation

Configure and maintain Appian environments (Dev, QA, Prod)

May assist with managing user roles, security policies, and access control

Monitor system health, resolve performance issues, and optimize UI performance and responsiveness.

Support DevOps and CI / CD for Appian deployments and apply upgrades and patches in a timely manner.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science or related field.

Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required.

Experience and Training Required

Minimum of five (5) years – seven (7) years of experience in in SharePoint

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience developing with one or more of the following web-based UI’s and applications : HTML5, CSS, .Net, .Net C# Web Services, JSP, XML, XSLT, CAML, SQL, T-SQL, SOAP, WSDL or AJAX technologies

Experience and Training Preferred

Accessing databases like MS SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle

Familiarity or experience with ServiceNow

Familiarity with PowerShell to run automated tasks

Familiarity with Salesforce

Preferred Certifications :

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 Certified : Administrator Expert

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of cross-site scripting and SQL injection security issues

Knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems

Knowledge of internet and Windows networking technologies and applications

Skilled in technical aptitude and experienced in agile delivery

Skilled in design, implementation, and problem-solving

Skilled in programming and script in C#, Java, JavaScript, JSP, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, APEX, and PowerShell

Knowledge or familiarity of JSON

Skilled in preparing documentation, manuals, and production run instructions

Skilled in Coordinating application designs and technical documentation

Skilled in providing technical support for testing and implementation

Ability to learn and apply new, complex development / configuration tools

Ability to analyze applications and databases for performance tuning

Ability to evaluate proposed applications for requirements and capabilities

Ability to design, code, and unit test applications

Ability to consult with customers and coordinate programming projects

Ability to Generate or install system software and develop standards as needed

Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.

Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and / or written instructions.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.

Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.

Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.

Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).

Other Requirements

Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.

Criminal background check.

Working Conditions

Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.

Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.