Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of
2 Software Engineer 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Software Engineer 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).
Level Description
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Job Description
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.
Additional job details and special considerations
These Software Engineer 3 contractor positions are part of the Texas Health and Human Services IT Admin Apps’ Robotic Process Automation team and will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The Workers will perform developer duties that will include solution design and development, process automations, infrastructure management, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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 |
Hands-on experience with RPA development, with at least 4 years specifically using Blue Prism |
| 8 |
Required |
Hands-on experience with SQL/No-SQL databases |
| 8 |
Required |
Experience with RESTful web services |
| 4 |
Preferred |
Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python |
| 4 |
Preferred |
Experience with process discovery, requirements gathering, and solution architecture |
| 4 |
Preferred |
Experience with web development including HTML, JavaScript, DOM, and HTTP protocol |
| 4 |
Preferred |
Experience with JDBC API development |
| 4 |
Preferred |
Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including QA and troubleshooting |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 11/01/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1672 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 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 Street, Austin, TX 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
**HHSC MAX NTE Rate: $144.00/HR for this position**
TERM OF SERVICE (Required)
Services are expected to start on or around November 1, 2024, and are expected to be completed by August 31, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1672 hours for FY25. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION (Required)
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 Street, Austin, TX 78751.
Position will be remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state of Texas (Any location within the State of 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 INFORMATION
A 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.
VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This position is subject to availability of funding.
A 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.
In submitting a resume for this solicitation, the vendor attests to their compliance with e-verify for the submitted candidate. E-verify requirements are outlined in Appendix A, Section P. Immigration, of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract.
Worker must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement as a condition of employment.
Worker must sign and return an HHSC Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement (IT Form 4710) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must sign and return and HHS Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement (HHS Form 3834) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must conduct a criminal history investigation of the Worker and provide the results to HHSC prior to the issuance of any purchase order. The criminal history investigation must have been conducted within six months prior to the issuance of any purchase order, including a purchase order for modifying or extending the terms of the agreement. Should the Worker not be acceptable to HHSC at any time because of the results of the criminal history investigation, then HHSC may immediately terminate its purchase order and related service agreement or request replacement of the Worker in question.
By accepting the purchaser order, the Vendor agrees to comply with the HHS Data Use Agreement.
VII. RIGHT TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW SOLICITATION
DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.
VIII. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Vendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications, with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 09/15/2024 @ 5:00 PM (CT).