Comptroller - Senior Programmer V

Job Description Applications must be filed at:We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly. Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. Click hereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office! ABOUT THE Division General description The Integrated Business Applications team in Information Technology division believes that innovation, modernization, and transformation is all that we do. We are looking for a talented and skilled PowerBuilder Programmer to join our Agile team supporting a variety of custom applications. As part of the team, you will be continually challenged and responsible for delivering high performance solutions for our customers. On a day-to-day basis, you'll be working collaboratively to support our existing applications and working on modernization of those in as Agile environment. You will also be resolving problems, troubleshooting issues, debugging, and correcting defects. You are a great fit for this position if you are self-motivated, maintain and code to development standards, are exceptional at attention to details, have excellent communication skills and sound judgement, and work well in a team environment. Work Hours Work Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40-hour week, Monday - Friday. Occasionally work additional hours on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, including working on-call 24 hours a day during a rotation. Hours may change based on business need. Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 3day/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree. • Six (6) years of work experience in programming information system applications in PowerBuilder. • Six (6) years of work experience in programming information system applications in .NET • Six (6) years of work experience in supporting applications with a relational database. • Six (6) years of work experience in problem analysis, resolution and testing • Two (2) years of work experience in application architecture and design. • Two (2) years of work experience leading medium to large scale project. Preferred Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems. • Three (3) years of work experience using a structured Software Development Life Cycle methodology for software development and maintenance. • Six (6) years of experience with website development in Microsoft.NET environment (ASP.NET, C#, JQuery, HTML, CSS, REACT, JavaScript) with databases SQL Server and/or DB2. • Six (6) years of work experience interfacing applications with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or higher • One (1) year experience with complex applications security requirements • Two (2) years of work experience with SSRS and SSIS OR any BI tool • Three (3) years of experience in Agile and DevOps methodology as a developer. • Three (3) years of experience in building and deploying .NET applications. • Two (2) years of experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development tools preferably Jenkin, BitBucket, SonarQube, Git • Scrum Developer certification from an accredited organization Substitutions: One (1) additional year of experience in .Net development work may substitute for (30) thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). In this role you will: • Performs programming for the software/system modifications per the technical and function requirements using modern technology tools and techniques; Performs unit and integration testing by coding and debugging software solutions and adopting industry best practices; enhances software scalability by following CPA's IT standards/guidelines/practices, architecture guideline and vision; develops and automates development operations as needed • Analyzes software applications requirements and change requests; designs and documents software solutions; draws process flows; writes systems documentations as needed; revises software for operational efficiencies; adapts to new processes/procedures to increase efficiency; coordinates small to medium scale projects; research new technology spectrum in the industry; guides team members as needed. • Performs testing, triaging and preparing test data to aid software testing; interacts with technical and non-technical staff in the coordination of changes and system implementation; • Provides Production support, incident management and resolution including on-call rotation support • Performs other related duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MILITARY PREFERENCETo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Applicants must submit both a rsumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

Created: 2026-03-04