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Dallas County · 6 hours ago

1000000571.SOFTWARE ENGINEER SENIOR.INFO TECH SERVICES

500 Elm St, Dallas, TX, 75202, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Dallas County, established in 1846, is dedicated to serving the community through innovation and efficiency. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of secure software solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Leads the technical design and implementation of complex applications, platforms, and services

Ensures timely, high-quality delivery of features that meet business and user needs

Supports end-to-end service delivery across development, testing, deployment, and operations

Resolves critical production issues and guides incident response or root cause analysis

Aligns delivery with accessibility, security, and regulatory compliance standards

Ensures systems are built for resilience, scalability, and long-term maintainability

Coordinates release planning and deployment readiness across platforms and teams

Collaborates with QA, DevOps, and supports teams to streamline service transitions

Implements secure coding practices to protect applications from vulnerabilities

Automates security scanning and threat detection as part of the CI/CD pipeline

Establishes access control measures to protect sensitive County data

Establishes coding, documentation, and testing standards across engineering teams

Promotes DevOps practices including automation, observability, and continuous delivery

Leads backlog refinement, estimation, and sprint planning for technical deliverables

Contributes to budget estimates and resource planning for technical initiatives

Optimizes system performance, uptime, and reliability across environments

Collaborates with infrastructure and security teams to align development with operational requirements

Ensures data security, privacy, and audit readiness for all systems

Drives refactoring and modernization of legacy applications or monolithic systems

Collaborates with architects and product managers to define technical strategy and solution architecture

Evaluates and recommends technologies, frameworks, and tools for long-term sustainability

Ensures architectural consistency, modularity, and interoperability across systems

Leads technical planning sessions, design reviews, and POCs for new platforms or services

Develops technical roadmaps and blueprints that align with enterprise IT strategy

Addresses integration challenges and API design across legacy and modern systems

Drives alignment with cloud-first, mobile-ready, and open standards architecture

Documents system architecture, component interfaces, and decision rationale

Champions software quality through code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration

Establishes automated testing, deployment pipelines, and monitoring practices

Guides teams in resolving technical debt and improving system performance

Identifies gaps in process, toolchain, or documentation and recommend improvements

Conducts retrospectives and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Monitors and report on system metrics and performance indicators

Promotes accessibility and usability best practices across public-facing solutions

Ensures feedback loops are integrated into the development lifecycle

Mentors junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing, and coaching

Provides onboarding, training, and development support for new engineers

Promotes an inclusive team culture that values collaboration, growth, and accountability

Sets clear technical expectations and support career development plans

Leads internal knowledge-sharing sessions and promote communities of practice

Supports team morale through recognition, constructive feedback, and continuous learning

Identifies and support opportunities for cross-training and skill development

Encourages engineers to contribute to public sector innovation and open-source projects

Collaborates with product owners, analysts, and business partners to define technical requirements

Presents technical plans and trade-offs to stakeholders in accessible, non-technical language

Serves as a liaison between engineering teams and executive sponsors

Participates in governance, security, and compliance review boards

Leads technical demos and system walkthroughs for stakeholders and partner agencies

Supports RFP/RFQ development, vendor assessments, and solution evaluations

Ensures user needs are reflected in solution design and delivery priorities

Advocates for digital equity, modern architecture, and public value in all engagements

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Software DevelopmentCloud PlatformsSecurity Best PracticesTechnical LeadershipAgile MethodologiesMicroservices ArchitectureDevOps PracticesProgramming LanguagesSQLNoSQL DatabasesAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMentoring

Required

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or job-related field

Five (5) years of experience in software development, including system design and technical leadership

Ability to lead and mentor

Knowledge of modern software development architectures (microservices, event-driven design)

Skill in problem-solving and analytical skills

Skill in advanced debugging and system optimization expertise

Knowledge of security best practices and government IT compliance

Skill in verbal and written communication, including technical documentation

Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively

Ability to influence and lead technical decisions across teams

Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment

Knowledge in enterprise systems, scalable web platforms, and Agile software delivery

Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), secure development, or Agile frameworks

Knowledge of ITIL, SAFe, or DevOps certifications

Knowledge of expert-level programming and design skills in one or more modern stacks (e.g., .NET, JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Java)

Knowledge of architecture, integration patterns, DevOps, and infrastructure

Ability to translate complex technical topics into business impact and outcomes

Skill in programming languages such as .NET, Typescript, Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or equivalent

Skill in SQL and NoSQL databases

Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record

Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history

Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code

Individuals holding or considered for a position which has, or may have, access to criminal justice databases including the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems, NCIC/TCIC and similar databases, must pass a national fingerprint-based records check prior to placement in such position and may be denied placement in such positions and/or access to such systems

Individuals must also maintain the ability to pass the records check while in the position or until such time that the Commissioners Court and the County Civil Service Commission deem this position no longer has this requirement