Programmer III

00057343

4/2/2026

4/16/2026

Programmer III

0243/B24

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

Exempt

1

AI & Innovation Office/IT Application Delivery

$6,666.67 - $7,084.00

Regular

40

Limited

North / Austin, Texas 78758

https://dir.texas.gov/

People and Culture Office

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

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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 325 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 technology serves Texans.

The ideal candidate will use their technical expertise to support multiple applications, processes, and systems across the IT Services department. Working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement, performs highly complex (senior-level) computer programming work. The ideal candidate should be able to learn quickly and adapt to changing workload priorities and will have the ability to highlight their strengths in the following functions:

• Analyzes users’ needs; designs, tests, and develops applications to meet those needs.
• Analyzes, reviews, and revises applications to increase operating efficiencies or to adapt to new procedures.
• Prepares detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operations for a proposed application or an update to an existing application.
• Compiles and documents procedures throughout the development lifecycle process and revisions.
• Performs research and the analysis required for project proposals, applications, and systems modifications.
• Analyzes software problems and developing solutions.
• Coordinates the development and documenting procedures and training manuals and conducts training/user presentations.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science or a field relevant to job duties of the position preferred.
• Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required).

• Three (3) or more years of experience in application development in 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.

• Accessing databases like MS SQL Server and Oracle
• Understanding with building and loading various database objects as well as programmatically
• Familiarity with PowerShell to run automated tasks
• Familiarity with Appian
• Experience with SharePoint
• Familiarity with Salesforce

• Cross browser knowledge (Edge, Firefox, Chrome, etc.)
• Familiarity with deployment of OLAP, OLTP, and ETL solutions.
• Ability to analyze application and database software for performance tuning opportunities.
• Knowledge of the practices, principles, and techniques of computer operations, information systems, and computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of information security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of research techniques and applications.
• Skill in problem solving, in critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of hardware and software, and in modifying or developing software for applications.
• Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug software; to interpret technical information related to programming and other areas of data processing; and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing workload priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• 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 comply with all agency policies 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.

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

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

• 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.