SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER

Who we are

At Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), we help provide nearly 380,000 Texans with retirement, disability and survivor benefits. TCDRS is one of the best-funded retirement systems in the nation. Although we provide retirement benefits or “pensions” to hard-working Texans, our unique features distinguish us from traditional pension plans and keep us financially strong.

What we need

We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior .NET Developer with 7-10 years of experience to join our team. This role will focus on building and enhancing modern, scalable web applications, including strategic initiatives such as the redesign of our Employer Portal. The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack development expertise, including experience working with front and backend Web applications, React, CMS platforms like Optimizely, and a solid understanding of Web Architecture.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and implement website features using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, RESTful APIs, React, JavaScript, and Visual Studio.
• Contribute to the architecture and technical design of scalable, high-performance web applications in collaboration with lead and other developers.
• Develop and enhance features for key strategic initiatives, including major platform redesigns and ongoing website improvements.
• Integrate and manage external APIs for authentication, customer identity, validations and enterprise system integrations.
• Work with Optimizely CMS to deliver personalized and content-driven user experiences.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and workflows using Azure DevOps.
• Implement caching and performance optimization strategies using Memurai (Redis).
• Develop and maintain microservices-based architecture and backend services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues identified during QA and UAT cycles.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate mockups into scalable, high-quality implementations.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and secure development SOLID principles.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to maintain a secure and optimized application environment.
• Monitor application performance and perform preventative maintenance to ensure stability and reliability
• Proactively identify opportunities for system and performance improvements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation based on business requirements.

What you should have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 7+ years of experience in web application development using Microsoft technologies.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC
• Hands-on experience with React and/or Angular
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server, including stored procedures and functions
• Experience with Azure DevOps (repos, pipelines, CI/CD)
• Experience with Optimizely (Episerver) CMS
• Familiarity with authentication platforms (e.g., Okta) and secure API integrations
• Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ) and distributed systems
• Working knowledge of Memurai/Redis caching
• Solid understanding of responsive design, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of how to validate, review code to meet quality, security, and maintainability standards.
• Strong grasp of performance tuning and optimization.

What you’ll get

TCDRS offers a competitive salary and excellent health benefits with a dynamic, stable and pleasant work environment in Austin, Texas, overlooking Zilker Park. Our hybrid schedule combines four days in the office fostering connection and teamwork with one remote day each week to support focus and flexibility. This is not just a job, but a chance to help thousands of Texans plan for the future.

What TCDRS values

TCDRS takes pride in our shared values of integrity, care and anticipation.

• Integrity means we get satisfaction from doing the right thing. We understand how important the retirement system is to our employers and members. We are responsible and accountable as stewards of our customers’ financial futures.
• Care means that we educate and empathize with our members as they provide and plan for one of the biggest decisions in a person’s life: retirement. We work to build strong partnerships with our employers, investment managers and stakeholders; and we take care of each other.
• Anticipation means we don’t just look at what we can do for our members and employers right now — we also think about what we can do for them in the future. Looking ahead requires a critical eye, a curious mind and a willingness to explore creative solutions.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, apply above or submit your resume to jobs@ tcdrs.org. Please refer to the job title in the subject line of your email.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B)

Experience:

• application development using Microsoft technologies: 7 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78746: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person