Application Developer

Overview Application Developer ( Intermediate or Senior) Teacher Retirement System of Texas Location: 1900 Aldrich Street, Austin, Texas, 78723, United States Requisition ID: req1269 Employment Type: Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF) Division: Investment Line of Business Compensation: 89,286.00 - 135,044.00, Annual Salary Job Closing: 9/30/2025 Who We Are The Information Technology (IT) Division lays the foundation for TRS to deliver excellent service experiences across the organization and with our members. We serve with purpose through mentorship and collaboration across a broad variety of teams unified by innovation to create technology and information solutions that have a positive impact on our members lives. Join our Investment Line of Business team as an Application Developer and play a vital role in supporting TRSs Investment Management Division, where innovation thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Youll have the opportunity to innovate with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, wear multiple hats, and partner directly with business users to deliver impactful solutions. If youre energized by tackling new challenges and being part of an agile, forward-thinking group, we want to meet you Responsibilities The Application Developer is responsible for complex computer programming and systems analysis work. The incumbent will plan, schedule, and lead small to large scale software application projects; and support related activities. This position will proactively work with the application development team, IT staff, and agency employees. Application Developer Leads small to large scale software application projects with significant impact on the long range effectiveness of TRS's ability to serve its membership, including developing and implementing project plans and coordinating the work of staff assigned to the project. Performs high-level analysis of end user business processes and automation needs. Develops new applications and programs or enhancements to existing applications and programs to better meet those needs. Codes, tests, and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages. Documents programming logic and actions, and drafts user procedures. Participates in or leads code reviews and demonstrations of programs and applications. Support Responds to requests for assistance routed by Helpdesk staff, and troubleshoots and resolves application-related problems for agency staff as needed. Develops and documents technology standards for the agency. Provides training and technical assistance to IT staff. Performs related work as assigned. Senior Application Developer Software Application Projects Leads multiple concurrent software application projects involving specialized knowledge/skills, with major impact on the long range effectiveness of TRS's ability to serve its membership, including developing and implementing project plans and coordinating the work of staff assigned to the project. Performs high-level analysis of end user business processes and automation needs, and develops application systems or new computer programs and enhancements for existing programs to better meet those needs. Coordinates or codes, tests, and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages. Documents or oversees the documentation of programming logic and actions and the drafting of user procedures. Participates in or leads code reviews and demonstrations of programs and applications. Support Responds to requests for assistance routed by Helpdesk staff, and troubleshoots and resolves application-related problems for agency staff as needed. Develops and documents technology standards for the agency. Provides training and technical assistance to IT staff. Provides subject matter expertise to other Programmers and business. Performs related work as assigned. Education and Experience Required Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related field. High school diploma or equivalent and additional full-time experience in computer programming or related experience may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. Required Experience Three (3) - Five (5) years of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience in recent computer programming or related experience. One (1) - Two (2) years of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience leading major software application projects or related experience. Experience may be concurrent. A master's degree or doctoral degree in a closely related field may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. Required Registration, Certification, Or Licensure None. Preferred Qualifications Computer programming experience, including requirements gathering and refinement, creating specifications, developing code to address requirements, conducting unit testing, responding to quality assurance findings, and maintaining those applications once they have been deployed. Experience managing projects and developing applications utilizing a well-defined systems development lifecycle methodology (SDLC). One(1) - Two (2) years of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience developing software applications in one of the following methods or related experience: programming languages, such as C#, VB.NET, JAVA, SQL, or related technologies. Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and integration patterns. Experience building web applications/ micro services. Strong background in building data-driven applications, including robust user permission and access control features. Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps Pipelines, or similar CI/CD tools. Hands-on experience with Azure services, such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage / Key Vault, Event Grid / Service Bus. Understanding of AI/ML basics and model lifecycle, especially using Azure ML or similar platforms. Knowledge of data pipelines using Synapse, ADF, Snowflake, or Databricks. Experience working in or knowledge of Agile software development. Experience working with business management and staff, business analysts, database administrators, quality assurance team, legal and/or audit staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis and design, and of all phases of software development and project management. Varying technological architectures and technology trends. Agency computing standards and development methodologies. Ability To Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts. Work effectively in a professional, matrix team environment. For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr