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Job Description
DUE DATE - 3 / 12 / 2025 I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Enterprise Architect 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect 3, 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).
Foundation School Program
The primary source of state funding for Texas school districts is the Foundation School Program (FSP). This program ensures that all school districts, regardless of property wealth, receive "substantially equal access to similar revenue per student at similar tax effort.
Experience Required : Minimum 8 years
Responsibilities :
Lead the architecture, design, and development of web applications using .NET 8.0 and Blazor.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
Provide technical guidance and mentor-ship to team members.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain competitive.
Requirements :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role.
Extensive experience with .NET 7.0 / 8.0 and Blazor.
Strong understanding of web development principles and best practices.
Proficiency in C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Extensive experience with Oracle databases
Preferred Qualifications :
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines.
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 8 Required Architecture, design, and development of web applications using .NET 8 Required Design Principles 8 Required Proficiency in C# 8 Required Oracle Databases 8 Required Technical Documentation 8 Required RESTful APIs 8 Required Software Architect 6 Required Blazor Server, Blazor WSM 3 Required .Net 7.0 and later 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 .
