Location - Telework I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The DFPS IT Division seeks a Worker to perform in a Software Developer role to assist in planning and coordinating continued modernization development activities for the DFPS complex casework management system, including IMPACT, PACES, PEIRS, NEICE, SSCC, ABCS, Child Placement Portal, Incentives and Remedies, Community Based Care, and other operational projects. The Worker will collaborate with technical teams consisting of team leads, developers, UI/UX engineers, and testing analysts. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, gathering project details, and documenting requirements for modernization of existing DFPS Enterprise Java web applications. The Worker will coordinate with technical leads (e.g., PMO, CTO, Systems Development Resources) to prioritize work and develop recommendations and alternatives as needed. This role involves modernizing existing web applications following established standards, quality attributes, and design specifications. Key responsibilities include: Defining and developing low-level design documents Following software engineering best practices for robust and standardized solutions Collaborating with Business Analysis and Project Management to execute development tasks Participating in design and development for new and existing components Performing full-stack development, including database, services, web applications, and front-end development Writing scalable, high-availability code adhering to design principles Conducting code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, automation, and deployment Resolving production issues promptly based on priority Tracking SDLC activity metrics across disciplines Assessing effort for individual modules Fostering collaboration among teams to align with mission, vision, values, and goals The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in: Planning and coordinating technical activities such as work breakdown, estimation, standards enforcement, code review, build engineering, testing, and release management Prioritizing work with Business Analysis and Project Management, providing options and alternatives Leading design activities and making recommendations to leadership Defining automation requirements for CI/CD, including build, testing, and security Progressive experience with various programming languages and frameworks Simplifying design complexities for junior developers to meet quality and timelines Full-stack development capabilities in database, services, web applications, and front-end development Minimum Requirements: 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering Expertise in designing and developing customized Salesforce applications Experience with Salesforce administration tasks such as profiles, roles, users, page layouts, email services, approvals, workflows, reports, dashboards Experience designing custom formula fields, validation rules, workflows, and approval processes Development experience with Visualforce, Lightning components, Apex classes, Triggers, Process and Flow Builder, SOQL, SOSL Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, JS frameworks (Angular, Node), CSS frameworks (Bootstrap), jQuery Experience with Salesforce Web Services APIs, including SOAP, REST, Bulk API, Metadata API Experience writing unit tests Experience with relational database technologies Familiarity with SDLC methodologies Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Agile teams Salesforce Platform Developer I or Administrator certification Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 / Section 508 accessibility standards Note: The expected start date is 09/10/2025, and the end date is 08/31/2026. The contract may be extended or renewed with mutual agreement. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Candidates may need to attend meetings in Austin, TX, with minimal notice. Onboarding includes a virtual session and pickup of agency-issued equipment in Austin, TX. Relocation to Texas may be required for out-of-state candidates. References must include email addresses and phone numbers. At least two professional references should be from previous managers or project managers. #J-18808-Ljbffr