RRC - Programmer VI

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionThe Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations.and#8239;You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texasand#8217; website here support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per yearTelework options for eligible positionsFlexible work schedulesRetirement pension with a 150% agency match and#8211; you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit 457(b) and RothHealth premiums 100% paid for full-time employeesTuition ReimbursementWellness and Exercise LeaveCareer development programs/opportunities for advancementand#8239;For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at DescriptionThe Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks a Programmer VI to perform complex project and operational actions and work coordination for the Mainframe Transformation section of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division. Major responsibilities include critical work to coordinate individuals and teams to develop solutions to maintain high-performance software solutions using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including individual assignments that are very complex in nature or very large in scale. The technical environment includes newer technologies and services (Microsoft .NET, MuleSoft, SQL Server, Oracle, ForgeRock, Azure platform, including Azure DevOps) with integrations to several legacy platforms (Java, Legacy integrations, Mainframe IMS). This position will performs highly complex coding, testing, debugging, and implementation of applications; oversee and/or perform the research and the analysis required for project proposals, software and systems modifications, and new projects; oversee and/or analyze, design, plan, diagram, and verify procedures for existing and proposed applications; and, oversee and/or develop instructions or manuals for end users. Reviews and evaluates programming efforts in relation to system requirements. Provides technical advice, assistance, and recommendations on matters related to programming operations and problems. Work for this position is very high-paced and includes work on multiple projects, interactions with multiple teams, and interactions with multiple contractors for project success. May assign and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsIndependently write, debug, and optimize high-quality code using .NET Core, C#, and Azure services for complex enterprise applications.Design and implement modern web APIs, microservices, and data-driven solutions in Azure environments, leveraging tools such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL.Take ownership of critical modules and drive them through the full SDLC, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, and support.Actively partici ate in and lead code reviews, ensuring maintainable, secure, and efficient code is delivered.Mentor and guide junior developers, promoting a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and accountability.Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and architects to analyze business requirements and convert them into technical specifications.Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and contribute to automation and release processes.Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.Drive quality initiatives such as unit testing, code coverage, performance monitoring, and logging best practices.Lead or contribute to modernization initiatives, including Mainframe Transformation and legacy re-platforming efforts.For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Minimum QualificationsBachelorand#8217;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.8+ years of hands-on development experience in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.6+ years of experience working with Azure services such as App Services, Functions, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Logic Apps, and Blob Storage.Proven ability to work independently on technical tasks from design to delivery, with minimal oversight.Experience mentoring junior developers or leading small technical teams.Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and integration patterns.Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Azure DevOps for source control, pipelines, and deployments.Preferred QualificationsBachelorand#8217;s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, data processing, communications, business, or a related field.At least eight (8) years of hands-on web development or closely related experience.At least four (4) years of hands-on experience in production support, bug fixes, root cause analysis and handling high prority production support tickets.At least six (6) years of experience using one or more of .NET Core, JSON, XML, Docker, iText, GoAnyWhere, Azure, SQL Server, Mulesoft, Informatica, and other RRC approved and cloud friendly/native technologies/tools to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and repair enterprise-class applications.At least four (4) years of experience performing analysis and maintenance of customer critical .NET based applications in a high-visibility production environment.At least two (2) years of experience in developing, enhancing, maintaining applications in Azure, Amazon and/or Google cloud platforms.At least two (2) years of experience developing, enhancing, maintaining application user experiences using iText, GoAnyWhere, HTML5, CSS3, Angular, React, and similar technologies.At least one (1) year of experience in data focused projects, like moving from Legacy to newer systems.At least one (1) year of experience in projects using Informatica (on-prem or cloud) or Mulesoft ESB to move data.At least one (1) year of experience in Data Warehouse projects.Experience in working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments; establishing projectand#8217;s goals and objectives; exercising sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyzing complex information and developing plans to address technical issues.Experience with the RBDMS platform.Total years of experience may run concurrently.Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.Knowledge, Skills, and Ab

Created: 2025-10-06