Software Development Manager; Programmer VI

Position Overview

Software Development Manager (Programmer VI)

Role :

Location:

Texas – Austin (Primary: Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701)

Salary: $8,488.34 – $11,078.24 monthly (Grade 29, Exempt)

• Team Management and Supervision: Lead, assign, and oversee software development activities; conduct performance reviews; manage hiring and staff development; coordinate technical and non‑technical meetings.
• Software Development/Implementation: Provide technical leadership to develop and deploy application code; analyze business requirements; manage code branching, merging, build, and deployment; oversee issue tracking and resolution.
• Technical Aptitude: Apply problem‑solving and analytical skills; evaluate and recommend new technologies; enforce coding standards; conduct code reviews; create knowledge base and cross‑train team members.
• Leadership and Process Improvement: Define, manage, and improve software development processes; mentor team; collaborate with project managers to plan releases; build consensus; encourage collaboration across teams (DBAs, Ops, Dev Ops, etc.).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Experience: At least six (6) years in software development, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role managing full SDLC application projects.
• Substitutions: Each additional year of related experience may substitute for one year of education.

• Commitment to the belief that all Texas students can achieve high levels.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience leading fast‑paced development teams and delivering web‑based applications from inception to deployment.
• Working knowledge of C#.NET, Java, SQL and infrastructure for high scalability.
• Source code management (branching, merging) and configuration change management.
• Ability to partner with operations and testing teams to deliver quality systems.
• Budget development and financial analysis experience.
• Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and continuous improvement mindset.

As an equal opportunity employer, TEA hires without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

Applicants will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal background check.