Software Developer III

Job Title: Software Developer III
Work Arrangement: Telework (Austin, TX – Hybrid Work Location as Required)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications.
• Lead coding, testing, debugging, and deployment activities.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and develop effective software solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, flowcharts, and user guides.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, database schemas, packages, and triggers.
• Troubleshoot application issues by analyzing logs, memory utilization, thread connectivity, and system performance.
• Recommend and implement application and system performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery processes to support business continuity.
• Coordinate development activities and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with business users, analysts, and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support migration of legacy mainframe applications to modern Java/SQL platforms.
• Utilize Agile development methodologies and Atlassian tools (JIRA) for project management.
• Prepare implementation plans, testing strategies, and verification procedures.
• Perform production support and resolve critical application issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• 10+ years of SQL database development and programming experience.
• 8+ years supporting and developing large-scale enterprise applications in a team environment.
• 5+ years of Linux experience.
• Strong expertise in application debugging, performance tuning, and production support.
• Experience creating technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Ability to lead development efforts and coordinate multiple projects.

Preferred Skills

• 8+ years of experience with Atlassian tools, particularly JIRA.
• 8+ years working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience supporting State of Texas applications or the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Experience migrating legacy mainframe applications to Java/SQL environments.