The Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) supports and facilitates the certification of Texas educators. This position will work with the ECOS development manager to provide the following Software Development Services:
1) Design complex modules for ECOS and its Accountability System for Ed Prep Programs (ASEP) .Net subsystem
2) Development of software modifications and enhancements including automated unit test cases.
3) Develop action plan to migrate outdated code from Classic ASP to .Net and .Net Core.
4) Develop new Residency Preparation Program route and certificate in ECOS using .Net and SQL Server.
| 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. |
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| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | Microsoft .NET and .NET Core |
| 5 | Required | SQL Server 2019 |
| 5 | Required | Design and write code as required for selected customer systems |
| 5 | Required | Analyze technical requirements and develop effective technical solutions |
| 1 | Required | Accountability Application |
| 1 | Required | Licensing Application |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Required):
A. Acceptance of Purchase Order (PO) constitutes vendors agreement to the following Work Order terms and
conditions. No other written notification/acceptance is required.
B. Work Order start date shall not begin prior to the start date on the Purchase Order (PO).
C. Work Order end date will be either when the hours reach zero or when the end of the fiscal year, August 31, 2023, is
reached; whichever comes first.
D. Work Order hours shall not exceed amount listed for each project the Purchase Order (PO).
E. Work Order title, level and rate shall remain the same during the current period and any renewal periods.
F. Work Order may be renewed for up to three (3) additional fiscal years at the same title, level and rate.
Renewal Period 1: September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.
Renewal Period 2: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026.
Renewal Period 3: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.
G. Work Order hours/projects may be amended or terminated at any time for any reason.
H. Hours per week will be assigned by the manager each week. Hours may vary based on the workload for the week.
I. Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the TEA. Normal
business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the
agency is closed.
J. The primary work location will be in the William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
78701. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Worker's and/or Vendor's
expense. Remote work may be allowed and should be coordinated with the manager.
K. Vendor acknowledges the term of services are estimates only, not a guarantee, and TEA will only pay for actual
approved time worked.
L. If TEA requires travel, TEA will provide pre-approval written authorization. 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.
M. 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 listed and must be coordinated and preapproved
through TEA.
N. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the
TEA.
O. Worker's Vendor is responsible for validating Worker's credentials.
P. Worker's Vendor acknowledges that this is a time and materials request and that TEA is responsible for assigning
work, monitoring assigned work, validating accuracy and quality of work, and acceptance of work products.
Q. Worker is required to use TEA's timesheet that is required to be completed and turned in no later than the close of
business the last business day of each month. TEA records time based on calendar months. TEA records time in
fifteen-minute increments notated by .25, .50, or .75.
R. TEA reserves the right to approve or reject any Worker throughout the duration of the Work Order.
S. Worker's Vendor shall immediately remove any Worker after notification (by telephone, e-mail, or a memo) from
TEA.
T. Worker's Vendor shall have a commercially reasonable time to replace a removed worker and must notify TEA of the
expected time frame.
U. Worker shall abide by all TEA workplace rules and procedures including completing any required forms and training.
Upon arrival, each Worker should read and reach a general understanding of all applicable principles of TEA's official
procedures. Failure to abide by the TEA's procedures will result in a request to remove the Worker.
V. Worker must limit usage of software tools to those specifically approved by TEA. Worker may not download or
install any other productivity or development tools.
W. TEA has no obligation to provide technical or technology training to any Worker. To the best of its ability, TEA may
provide overview or training sessions on application usage or requirements to the Worker.