Company:
Abacus Service Corporation
Location: Austin
Closing Date: 24/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Solicitation Reference Number
2024C0078
Customer Name
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Category
Applications/Software Development
Customer Entity Name
Family and Protective Services, Department of
Title
Software Engineer
Level
Software Engineer 3
Estimated Hours
1,856
SSR Status
Posted
Number of Positions
7
Status
New
# of Resumes Allowed
2
Candidates Submitted
Full/Part Time
Full Time
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-445
Solicitation Reference Number: 2024C0078
Working Title: Software Engineer 3 - Technical Lead - Java
Title/Level: Software Engineer 3
Category: Applications/Software Development
Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requires the services of 7 Software Engineer 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Worker is responsible for the modernization of existing DFPS' Enterprise web applications, following established standards, quality attributes, and design specifications.
This role is responsible for the following:
Define and develop low-level design documents
Contribute to and follow software engineering best practices to create robust and standardized solutions
Work closely with Business Analysis and Project Management in executing the assigned development work
Participate in design and development activities for existing and new components
Perform full stack development including Database, Services, Web Applications, and Front-end development by utilizing various versions of programming languages and frameworks
Write scalable and high available code by following the design principles and software engineering best practices
Perform code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, test case automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment
Identify, investigate, and resolve production problems in a timely manner, based on the priority
The Workers must have a strong Technical Lead background with extensive experience in the following:
Strong working knowledge of the following DFPS systems/programs (including but not limited to): IMPACT, PACES, ABCS, PEIRS, NEICE, e-Report, e-Travel, General Placement Search and Community Based Care
Eight or more years of experience with Enterprise level Java applications with over three years of experience in a technical lead role
Ability to plan and coordinate technical activities including work break down, assignments, estimation of level of effort, enforcement of standards, code review, build engineering, testing, and release management
Work closely with Business Analysis and Project Management in prioritizing the assigned work and providing options/alternatives
Lead the design activities for existing and new components, make recommendations to the technology leadership
Define the automation requirements in a priority order from within the team, including build, testing, and security from CI/CD perspective
Technical background with progressive experience with various versions of programming languages and frameworks
Ability to simplify design complexities for Junior Developers to meet the quality and timeline objectives
Experienced with Full stack development capabilities including Database, Services, Web Applications, and Front-end development
DFPS NTE AMOUNT IS $101.58/HR
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Professional experience in software engineering
7
Required
Hands-on experience in Front End/UI development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications on the J2EE application development platform
7
Required
Hands-on development experience implementing applications utilizing any J2EE Application Server, Authentication and Authorization, Caching strategies
6
Required
Hands-on experience in writing code with front-end development technology including Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, XML, JavaScript Framework, Bootstrap 3 or 4, Angular, JSP (JavaServer Pages)
5
Required
Expert in one of more of Angular Framework, AJAX, Bootstrap (3 or 4), JavaScript framework, NPM
5
Required
Experience in IBM WebSphere Server deployments
5
Required
Experience in WebLogic Application Server deployments
4
Required
Experience with user journey mapping, story boarding, creating mockups and wireframes, application usability design, fast prototyping, and proof-of-concept development
4
Required
Expert in Responsive and Progressive Web Appl cation Development
5
Preferred
Experience in SOAP or RESTful Web Services
5
Preferred
Working knowledge of code Version Control using SVN or Git or Maven, Liberty, and Jira
5
Preferred
Technical Documentation including Design Documents, Standards, and Configuration Plans
5
Preferred
Working knowledge of development standards for accessibility compliance for websites
3
Preferred
Experience as a participant in agile software development teams
3
Preferred
Working knowledge of Test Automation (Selenium, LoadRunner, Accessibility testing) and the ability to troubleshoot integrations with Client ALM
3
Preferred
Experience in Static Coding Analysis using SonarQube or Veracode or similar product
3
Preferred
Working knowledge of Responsive / Mobile Dev elopment
2
Preferred
Working knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 / Sec 508
2
Preferred
Experience with UI test framework Karma, Jasmine, Cucumber, QUnit or similar
2
Preferred
Working knowledge of Continuous Integration, Jenkins or equivalent
1
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of the following DFPS systems/programs: IMPACT, PACES, PEIRS, NEICE, SSCC, ABCS, Child Placement Portal, and Community Based Care, including Impact 2.0 Phase 2 uses JSP
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 09/25/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1856 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 4900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 (currently telework). The working position is Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
2024C0078
Customer Name
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Category
Applications/Software Development
Customer Entity Name
Family and Protective Services, Department of
Title
Software Engineer
Level
Software Engineer 3
Estimated Hours
1,856
SSR Status
Posted
Number of Positions
7
Status
New
# of Resumes Allowed
2
Candidates Submitted
Full/Part Time
Full Time
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-445
Solicitation Reference Number: 2024C0078
Working Title: Software Engineer 3 - Technical Lead - Java
Title/Level: Software Engineer 3
Category: Applications/Software Development
Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requires the services of 7 Software Engineer 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Worker is responsible for the modernization of existing DFPS' Enterprise web applications, following established standards, quality attributes, and design specifications.
This role is responsible for the following:
Define and develop low-level design documents
Contribute to and follow software engineering best practices to create robust and standardized solutions
Work closely with Business Analysis and Project Management in executing the assigned development work
Participate in design and development activities for existing and new components
Perform full stack development including Database, Services, Web Applications, and Front-end development by utilizing various versions of programming languages and frameworks
Write scalable and high available code by following the design principles and software engineering best practices
Perform code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, test case automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment
Identify, investigate, and resolve production problems in a timely manner, based on the priority
The Workers must have a strong Technical Lead background with extensive experience in the following:
Strong working knowledge of the following DFPS systems/programs (including but not limited to): IMPACT, PACES, ABCS, PEIRS, NEICE, e-Report, e-Travel, General Placement Search and Community Based Care
Eight or more years of experience with Enterprise level Java applications with over three years of experience in a technical lead role
Ability to plan and coordinate technical activities including work break down, assignments, estimation of level of effort, enforcement of standards, code review, build engineering, testing, and release management
Work closely with Business Analysis and Project Management in prioritizing the assigned work and providing options/alternatives
Lead the design activities for existing and new components, make recommendations to the technology leadership
Define the automation requirements in a priority order from within the team, including build, testing, and security from CI/CD perspective
Technical background with progressive experience with various versions of programming languages and frameworks
Ability to simplify design complexities for Junior Developers to meet the quality and timeline objectives
Experienced with Full stack development capabilities including Database, Services, Web Applications, and Front-end development
DFPS NTE AMOUNT IS $101.58/HR
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Professional experience in software engineering
7
Required
Hands-on experience in Front End/UI development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications on the J2EE application development platform
7
Required
Hands-on development experience implementing applications utilizing any J2EE Application Server, Authentication and Authorization, Caching strategies
6
Required
Hands-on experience in writing code with front-end development technology including Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, XML, JavaScript Framework, Bootstrap 3 or 4, Angular, JSP (JavaServer Pages)
5
Required
Expert in one of more of Angular Framework, AJAX, Bootstrap (3 or 4), JavaScript framework, NPM
5
Required
Experience in IBM WebSphere Server deployments
5
Required
Experience in WebLogic Application Server deployments
4
Required
Experience with user journey mapping, story boarding, creating mockups and wireframes, application usability design, fast prototyping, and proof-of-concept development
4
Required
Expert in Responsive and Progressive Web Appl cation Development
5
Preferred
Experience in SOAP or RESTful Web Services
5
Preferred
Working knowledge of code Version Control using SVN or Git or Maven, Liberty, and Jira
5
Preferred
Technical Documentation including Design Documents, Standards, and Configuration Plans
5
Preferred
Working knowledge of development standards for accessibility compliance for websites
3
Preferred
Experience as a participant in agile software development teams
3
Preferred
Working knowledge of Test Automation (Selenium, LoadRunner, Accessibility testing) and the ability to troubleshoot integrations with Client ALM
3
Preferred
Experience in Static Coding Analysis using SonarQube or Veracode or similar product
3
Preferred
Working knowledge of Responsive / Mobile Dev elopment
2
Preferred
Working knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 / Sec 508
2
Preferred
Experience with UI test framework Karma, Jasmine, Cucumber, QUnit or similar
2
Preferred
Working knowledge of Continuous Integration, Jenkins or equivalent
1
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of the following DFPS systems/programs: IMPACT, PACES, PEIRS, NEICE, SSCC, ABCS, Child Placement Portal, and Community Based Care, including Impact 2.0 Phase 2 uses JSP
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 09/25/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1856 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 4900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 (currently telework). The working position is Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
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