Programmer III

Posting 22245
-Posted
10/08/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Public Hlth Services Appl-425

- Computer and Mathematical
- Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

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.

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Functional

Title:

Programmer III

Job Title:

Programmer III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Public Hlth Services Appl-425
Posting Number:22245
Closing Date:12/07/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range:$5,425.33-$7,100.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-24
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:
Travel:
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:None
MOS Codes: ,KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB
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Brief

Job Description:

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.

This hybrid role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas.

Performs complex computer programming work. Work involves assisting with planning and the assignment of programming projects, analyzing proposed computer applications, and providing technical programming and support assistance. Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs. Assists technical support staff in the implementation of new software systems. Performs maintenance and technical support for existing and emergency agency external and internal websites, applications and assets in the configuration and maintenance of the agency’s system environments.

Writes computer code to implement IT solutions and performs testing of IT solutions through details integration and system testing. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

1. Performs the tasks necessary for the development of deliverables and support by coding, testing, and debugging programs while developing and executing tests for applications developed solutions. Coordinates the preparation of instructions for use during production runs. Coordinates the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users. Analyzes proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities. (40%)

2. Provides technical support and analysis related to programming activities. Provides business process analysis for design support to business processes and interfaces with integral departments and external agencies and service providers. Coordinates the research of automation techniques to improve computer system performance. Plans and coordinates programming projects within a particular project. Provides technical advice and assistance to management and technical staff in matters related to programming activities.

Instructs staff on new methods and procedures. Assists in the planning, scheduling, assigning, and coordination of programming projects. (20%)

3. Participates in the implementation for system design, planning, production support, and customer services for custom and prepackaged software systems, new and existing production & development applications, and statewide and interagency interfaces working independently with a significant amount of latitude. The person in this position will assist in identifying and defining enhancements required to support existing and emerging applications. Recommends new and improved computer hardware capabilities.

(15%)

4. Coordinates and prepares plans, scheduling, assigning and coordinating analysis and programming activities. This coordination includes analysis and design involvement with business analysts and the…