Software Developer 3 - Abacus Service Corporation : Job Details

Solicitation Reference Number 529501225 Edit Solicitation Reference Number Customer Name Texas Health and Human Services Commission Category pplications/Software Development Customer Entity Name Health and Human Services Commission Title Software Developer Deadline Date 11/26/2024 Level Software Developer 3 Posted Date 11/19/2024 Estimated Hours 865 SSR Status Posted Number of Positions 4 Status New # of Resumes Allowed 1 Candidates Submitted Full/Part Time Full Time IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC) Solicitation Reference Number: 529501225 Working Title: Software Developer 3 Title/Level: Software Developer 3 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 4 Software Developer 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s). Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Investigates problem areas. Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. This role will be responsible for participating in the completion of deliverables according to the definition of done for this Agile team. This position will require hands-on experience programming applications in Salesforce. The development team follows Agile (Scrum), and this role should have experience with Agile methodologies. The daily operations of this position will include documentation of the solutions, analysis, problem resolution, design, development, communication with other team members, and participation in solution delivery, and other responsibilities required for the unit operations. Supports applications in multiple environments with coding testing, peer reviews, documentation, defect root cause analysis, and troubleshooting as required. Available for on-call support as needed. 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 Experience in Salesforce in writing Apex programming, Visual force pages, Apex triggers, Aura Components, and lightning web components. Knowledge in implementing solutions using configurations (no-code) such as Flows, process builders, workflow Rules. 8 Required Experience in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process, coding standards, change control, and version management. Experience in assessing Salesforce.com architecture and provide secure, high-performance technical solutions on the Force.com platform. 8 Required Experience in all End-to-End technical aspects of a Salesforce.com program: classic to lightning upgrades, data migrations, systems integrations, 3rd party applications, and custom development 8 Required Experience in implementing various authentication protocols (oAuth) to integrate 3rd party applications. Experience in core web technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and web services (REST & SOAP, JSON & XML, etc.). 8 Required Experience with integrating Salesforce with cloud-based applications and on-premises applications using standard and custom REST APIs. Visualforce, LWC, Aura, Apex, HTML5, and JavaScript within the Salesforce. 4 Preferred Experience in DevOps technology including CI/CD pipeline and build and deployment tools such as Flosum, Git. 2 Preferred Experience in creating custom Reports and Dashboards in Salesforce. 2 Preferred gile Software Development Methodologies Experience III. TERMS OF SERVICEServices are expected to start 12/16/2024 and are expected to complete by 05/16/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 865 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATIONServices shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. 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 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. 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 Health and Human Services Commission 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 Health and Human Services Commission. V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TERM OF SERVICE Services are expected to start on or around December 16, 2024 and are expected to completed by May 16, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 865 hours for FY25.Initial Purchase Order Term: Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.Renewal Option(s): HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.WORK HOURS AND LOCATION A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. Position will be remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of Texas). Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.E) The worker 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 the Agency.OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply) By Phone In person Through Microsoft Teams IMPORTANT INFORMATIONA vendor's submission of a candidate may be disqualified if :The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal. Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR). The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR. The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR. The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:

• Proper Formatting: Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
• Example: 529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3

The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR. Initial Purchase Order Term: Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order. Renewal Option(s): HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.