Programmer IV - Senior Developer

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX, US, 78751

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Programmer IV - Senior Developer Job Title: Programmer IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Behavioral Health Services-425 Posting Number: 17557 Closing Date: 12/15/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,500.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

Other Locations: Austin

MOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10

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Brief Job Description Works under the general supervision of the IDD Behavioral Health Services Software Applications Manager.

The Programmer IV serves as a senior .NET and Angular developer and performs advanced technical consultation, mentoring, and solution leadership to ensure the technical continuity and quality of development, enhancement, and maintenance efforts for information systems supporting the HHSC Division of Behavioral Health Services.

Responsibilities include but not limited to reviewing and evaluating project plans from a technical perspective; leading analysis, design, programming, testing, and documentation activities; estimating resource requirements; developing technical specifications; conducting structured code reviews; mentoring new and experienced programmers on modern development methods and standards; and keeping management informed while coordinating effectively with other Information Technology groups.

This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other work locations may be required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Designs, develops, modifies, tests, and deploys complex enterprise applications and services using modern .NET technologies and Angular frameworks. Implements and maintains application components including APIs, services, business logic, integration layers, database objects, and automation scripts. Translates approved business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable code solutions. Performs full development lifecycle activities including solution design, coding, peer review, unit and integration testing, defect remediation, and production implementation support. (40%)
• Leads code reviews and technical walkthroughs to ensure adherence to agency development standards, secure coding practices, accessibility requirements, and system and business requirements. Provides technical feedback and guidance to development teams to maintain code quality and align with architectural standards. (20%)
• Analyzes requirements for new applications and enhancements and collaborates with business analysts, architects, quality assurance staff, and stakeholders to refine technical scope. Produces technical design documentation, interface and data mapping details, and implementation estimates. Evaluates alternatives and recommends solution approaches that align with architecture standards, maintainability, and long-term support considerations. (15%)
• Works as a senior member of a software development team and coordinates development activities with developers, database professionals, quality assurance analysts, and project leadership. Provides regular development stat…