Technical Leader And Hands-On Developer We are seeking a technical leader and hands-on developer to drive the design and delivery of innovative, custom-built applications within a modern Microsoft-centric environment. This role supports a growing team of developers focused on delivering scalable, AI-enabled solutions for complex business challenges. The position centers on the rapid development of custom applications using modern technologies such as React,.NET, and the Microsoft Power Platform, combined with the integration of advanced AI/ML capabilities through Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, and related platforms. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in architecting and delivering intelligent applications, including copilots, chatbots, predictive models, intelligent automation, and AI-assisted decision-support tools. Beyond core development, this role contributes to the integration and operationalization of AI/ML systems—covering model consumption, inference integration, and intelligent workflows within production applications. The Senior Engineer is also responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing applications across cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), and works closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, high-impact technical solutions. Responsibilities1. Provides guidance and mentorship to other developers on coding best practices, software architecture, and development methodologies. Leads design reviews and ensures the technical quality of the team's output. Responsible for leading the software development team and schedule of development.2. Leads technical support and configuration management for custom-developed solutions across the district, and creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including quarterly release notes, to ensure optimal performance, successful adoption, and user satisfaction.3. Stays current with emerging technologies with a strong emphasis on AI/ML and intelligent systems; designs, implements, and integrates AI-powered solutions—such as chatbots, copilots, predictive analytics, automation workflows, and AI-assisted decision tools using Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, or similar platforms—to enhance operational and instructional outcomes.4. Designs, develops, and maintains web applications across the full stack, including front-end, back-end, and database layers.5. Partners with product managers and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.6. Builds responsive, accessible user interfaces using Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.7. Designs, develops, and maintains RESTful APIs and backend services using C# / ASP.NET Core, including authentication and authorization (OAuth 2.0, JWT).8. Designs, implements, and optimizes relational database structures using SQL Server and/or Azure SQL, including stored procedures and query performance tuning.9. Manages source code and collaborates with the team using Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar version control tools.10. Deploys, configures, and maintains applications on Microsoft Azure or AWS, including building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.11. Contributes to Agile delivery by actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.12. Writes and maintains automated tests, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, to ensure application quality and reliability.13. Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves production issues related to application performance, integrations, and system interoperability.14. Participates in code reviews and maintains technical documentation to support long-term maintainability.15. Ensures compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare data security and privacy requirements when designing, developing, and deploying Medicaid-related solutions.16. Collaborates with Business Analysts and QA Testers to validate that delivered solutions meet Medicaid program and healthcare data requirements prior to release.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or business technology required. Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experience that indicate potential for success in this role. WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development, with a proven track record of delivering custom applications. Demonstrable experience leading development projects or mentoring junior engineers. Public sector or education experience is a plus. TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Frontend Development Production experience with React.js, TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive/accessible UI (HTML5, CSS3); familiarity with frontend testing (Jest, React Testing Library).Backend Development Experience building APIs and services with C# / ASP.NET Core (Node.js a plus), RESTful API design, OAuth 2.0/JWT authentication, and ORM tools (Entity Framework Core or Dapper).Database & Data Management Strong SQL Server skills (T-SQL, stored procedures, query optimization) and experience with Azure SQL or similar managed databases. Cloud & DevOps Experience deploying Microsoft Azure, managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), monitoring (Application Insights), and containerization (Docker).Architecture & Engineering Practices Understanding microservices/SOA architecture, Git workflows, Agile/Scrum delivery, and multi-environment management. AI/ML & Intelligent Systems Experience integrating AI-powered capabilities into business applications (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Services, or similar platforms). Knowledge of incorporating AI model output such as predictions, prompts, recommendations, or classifications—into application workflows to enhance business processes and user experiences.
Certifications:
No certifications required; the following are preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AWS Certified Developer. Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR), EDI transactions (837, 835), or Medicare/Medicaid billing systems is also a plus. Job InfoJob Identification 4109 Job Category Administration Posting Date 10/19/2026, 08:25 PMJob Schedule Full time Locations 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, USMinimum Salary 92,540 Maximum Salary 152,691 Academic Year 2026-2027 Area Central OfficeCampus Type District-wide