• Job Description

  Req#: 5324272
  Salary: Depends on Qualifications
  Location : 2433 Ridgepoint Dr., TX
  Job Type: Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 26-10655
  Department: Tax Collector
  Opening Date: 04/28/2026
  Closing Date: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
  
  Job Summary
  Assists in the designing, coding, testing, implementing and support of internally developed application software. Assists customers and senior team members in gathering and documenting organizational requirements. Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code or modules. May participate or assist with component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, and product evaluation.
  Distinguishing Characteristics:
  
  This is the first in a series of three application-related job classifications within the Information Technology job family. The Application Development Analyst reports to the Application Development Manager with moderate supervision from an Application Architect. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  
  
  • Design and develop Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), delivering end-to-end applications that integrate disparate data sources into cohesive, scalable systems.
  • Architect and manage data environments (SQL, Dataverse, SharePoint), including data models, warehouses, lakes, and marts aligned to business requirements.
  • Define and implement data architecture frameworks, including data flows, metadata, security, and processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and design data strategies that support business operations and decision-making.
  • Maintain and optimize applications and databases, including troubleshooting, user support, and implementing QA/testing processes to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Develop custom integrations and components (e.g., Python, JavaScript, APIs, Azure) while enforcing governance, security best practices, and compliance standards.
  • Assists with application design. Works with clients and participates in the collection and analysis of organizational requirements. Designs software applications to meet user needs.
  • Assists with application coding, testing and implementation. May work on entire phase of a major project or smaller, less complex portion of the project.
  • Assists in the documentation of requirements. Identifies potential problem areas and recommends possible solutions to problems.
  • Makes recommendations on whether to develop new code, reuse existing code, or purchase new software packages.
  • Assists with, and may participate in, application code review.
  • Maintains application software and assists with performance monitoring.
  • Assists with product evaluation. Reviews product specifications and assists in determining product enhancements and modifications required.
  • Provides routine end user training on application software. Assists in development of user manuals.
  • Assists in resolving customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for improvements. Works with other technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  Education and Experience :
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a directly related field AND one (1) year of relevant work experience;
  
  OR,
  
  Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
  
  Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
  Valid Texas Driver's License.
  
  Preferred
  Over 3 years of experience in the following areas:
  
  • Power Platform developer experience utilizing a set of tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
  • Database architecture, engineering design, and management of complex heterogeneous database/dataset and operating systems environments.
  • Data mining to identify patterns, anomalies, and correlations in large data sets.
  • Data management to optimize how data is collected, stored, and used.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Knowledge of:
  • Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
  • Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
  • Information technology hardware, software and peripherals as related to assigned function.
  • Software engineering and the software development lifecycle.
  • Systems design, development and source control.
  • Quality assurance, performance monitoring, and integration methodologies.
  • Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
  • May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.
  Skill in:
  • Understanding technical problems and developing software solutions to meet business needs.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Training users on computer applications.
  • Both verbal and written communication, including presentations and communicating technical issues in non-technical language.
  Ability to:
  • Design and maintain simple code, modules or applications.
  • Work independently and efficiently and as part of a team.
  • Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
  • Translate policies and objectives into ideas and applications web-based information products.
  • Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
  
  Work Environment & Other Information
  
  Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-40 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to exposure to variations in extreme heat, cold, mechanical, fume/odor, and dust/mites.
  
  Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
  
  This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
  
  Department: Tax Collector
  
  Location: 2433 Ridgepoint Drive Austin, TX
  
  For updates or questions about this posting, contact:
  Benefits
  Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
  FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide
  
  In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
  
  Credit Union
  Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
  
  Deferred Compensation
  Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
  
  Direct Deposit
  Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
  
  Employee Assistance Program
  Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
  
  Employee Organizations
  Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
  
  Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
  Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
  
  Holidays
  An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  
  Insurance
  Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
  
  The following benefits are employee paid:
  
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Long Term Care
  
  New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
  
  Longevity
  Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
  
  On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
  
  Parking
  A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
  
  Personal Holidays
  Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
  
  January - March
  
  3 personal holidays
  April - June
  
  2 personal holidays
  
  July - September
  
  1 personal holiday
  October - December
  
  None
  
  New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
  Retirement
  Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
  
  Sick Leave
  Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
  
  Parental Leave
  Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
  
  Tuition Refund
  Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
  
  Vacation
  Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
  
  0 to 5 years
  
  4.0 hours per pay period
  
  6 to 10 years
  
  4.5 hours per pay period
  
  11 to 15 years
  
  5.0 hours per pay period
  
  16 to 20 years
  
  5.5 hours per pay period
  
  21 plus years
  
  6.0 hours per pay period
  
  Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
  Workers' Compensation
  The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
  01
  
  Describe a Power Platform solution you have developed (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). Include the business problem, your design approach, data architecture, and the outcome.
  02
  
  Provide an example of how you integrated multiple data sources (e.g., SQL, SharePoint, APIs). Explain your approach to data modeling, data flow, and ensuring data consistency.
  03
  
  Describe your process for gathering and documenting business requirements. Include an example where you translated those requirements into a technical solution.
  04
  
  Which tools have you used to build automated workflows? (Select all that apply):
  • Power Automate (Cloud Flows)
  • Power Automate (Desktop Flows)
  • Python or other scripting languages
  • Azure Functions
  • Other
  
  05
  
  If you selected "Other" in Question 4, please specify tools used here.
  06
  
  Briefly describe one workflow you built and why you selected the tool(s) above.
  07
  
  Have you implemented data governance or data quality control processes in a previous role?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  08
  
  If you answered "yes" to Question 7, briefly describe the processes and tools you used. Otherwise, type "NA".
  09
  
  Share an example of how you identified and resolved a performance issue in a database, application, or reporting solution. Include the tools and techniques used.
  10
  
  Which of the following have you worked with? (Select all that apply):
  • REST APIs
  • Custom connectors (Power Platform)
  • Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps)
  • JavaScript / C# / Python for integrations
  • None of the above
  
  11
  
  Briefly describe one integration or custom component you developed.
  12
  
  Provide an example of how you worked with stakeholders to deliver a solution. Include how you handled differing priorities, communication challenges, or changes in scope.
  13
  
  You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
  • Yes
  • No
  
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