TEA (70125016) Software Developer 3

DUE DATE: 01/01/2025 @ 5 PM CT

ITSAC Contract / Net 45 Payment Terms

** DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN 2 CANDIDATES **
(Preference will be given to the best candidate who meets the skills requirements at the best rate.)

Location: US Remote

** All travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense. **

(Resume and Photo ID required: For the safety and security of our clients and their systems, any candidate resume submitted must also include a photo ID of the candidate. Any candidate resume submitted without a photo ID will be eliminated from potential selection for the role.) Please place this at the beginning of the resume when submitting the resume.

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 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 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).

The Software (IAM) Developer develops software solutions for the agency's single sign-on, security gateway application, and the integration of web-based systems. Responsibilities include administering and supporting identity and access management systems, applications, and configurations. Assignments involve working with IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG), IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA), IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD), and the ISVA Federation module. The developer must have senior-level experience with Java EE (servlet, JSP) and be familiar with CI/CD process. Daily tasks require completing assignments with one or more of the aforementioned software components while collaborating with the project team, customers, product support team peers, and management teams. The role involves investigating problem areas and preparing and installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. With 8 or more years of experience, the developer relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, and is expected to demonstrate a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

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	Software development with Java EE
8	Required	IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG)
8	Required	IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA)
8	Required	IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD)
5	Preferred	Experience administering and supporting an IAM system built on IBM software
5	Preferred	Experience with Red Hat Linux.
5	Preferred	IBM WAS
5	Preferred	IBM DB2
1	Preferred	Previous state experience is preferred

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 01/16/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1560 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.