Software Developer
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Software Developer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency 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 Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Senior Database Developer will perform advanced analysis and development work involving all aspects of supporting, improving, and enhancing and optimizing the database performance for a large project. This position requires strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL experience, along with extensive experience in performance tuning of stored procs and views. The developer will also devise approaches to solving complex problems, provide thought leadership, and provide ongoing updates on project status. This position works for section of IT-SEDS (Information Technology Statewide Education Data System). Work assignments follow a defined software development life cycle (SDLC) process using an Agile-like approach for completing code changes for defined releases. This role works across multiple agency stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and efficacy of created reports, in the service of Texas's 1200 school districts.
Expertise working with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL (advanced concepts such as bulk collect, handling data in JSON/XML format)
Expertise with writing complex Oracle queries and optimizing them to reduce SGA/PGA/TempSpace usage
Proficient in storing, querying, manipulating JSON data in Oracle database tables
Proficient in creating complex queries and views using data stored in JSON format
Proficient in optimizing performance of stored procs and views accessing data stored in JSON format
Documentation
Dev/Unit Testing
Participate in Agile development
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 |
| 7 | Required | Expertise working with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL (advanced concepts such as bulk collect, handling data in JSON/X |
| 7 | Required | Expertise with writing complex Oracle queries and optimizing them to reduce SGA/PGA/TempSpace usage |
| 7 | Required | Documentation |
| 7 | Required | Dev/Unit Testing |
| 7 | Required | Agile Development |
| 4 | Required | Proficient in storing, querying, manipulating JSON data in Oracle database tables |
| 4 | Required | Proficient in creating complex queries and views using data stored in JSON format |
| 4 | Required | Optimizing performance of stored procs and views accessing data stored in JSON format |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 04/16/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 872 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 Education Agency. 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 100% Remote, Work Location With-in the United States. 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 Education Agency 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 Education Agency.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Software Developer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency 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 Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Senior Database Developer will perform advanced analysis and development work involving all aspects of supporting, improving, and enhancing and optimizing the database performance for a large project. This position requires strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL experience, along with extensive experience in performance tuning of stored procs and views. The developer will also devise approaches to solving complex problems, provide thought leadership, and provide ongoing updates on project status. This position works for section of IT-SEDS (Information Technology Statewide Education Data System). Work assignments follow a defined software development life cycle (SDLC) process using an Agile-like approach for completing code changes for defined releases. This role works across multiple agency stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and efficacy of created reports, in the service of Texas's 1200 school districts.
Expertise working with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL (advanced concepts such as bulk collect, handling data in JSON/XML format)
Expertise with writing complex Oracle queries and optimizing them to reduce SGA/PGA/TempSpace usage
Proficient in storing, querying, manipulating JSON data in Oracle database tables
Proficient in creating complex queries and views using data stored in JSON format
Proficient in optimizing performance of stored procs and views accessing data stored in JSON format
Documentation
Dev/Unit Testing
Participate in Agile development
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 |
| 7 | Required | Expertise working with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL (advanced concepts such as bulk collect, handling data in JSON/X |
| 7 | Required | Expertise with writing complex Oracle queries and optimizing them to reduce SGA/PGA/TempSpace usage |
| 7 | Required | Documentation |
| 7 | Required | Dev/Unit Testing |
| 7 | Required | Agile Development |
| 4 | Required | Proficient in storing, querying, manipulating JSON data in Oracle database tables |
| 4 | Required | Proficient in creating complex queries and views using data stored in JSON format |
| 4 | Required | Optimizing performance of stored procs and views accessing data stored in JSON format |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 04/16/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 872 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 Education Agency. 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 100% Remote, Work Location With-in the United States. 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 Education Agency 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 Education Agency.