Job ID: JK1791741015
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/17/2025
Developer/Programmer |$36 – $41 per hour | Hybrid Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $36 – $41 per hour
- Hybrid Work in Houston, TX, 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
- 12-month contract opportunity with opportunity for extension
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description
Join a high-impact team supporting enhancements and the client’s enterprise-level ePermits system—a Tier 1 permitting platform used by constituents. This role supports ongoing legislative and operational changes and will play a key part in stabilizing the system while reducing reliance on legacy resources.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze user stories and translate them into development tasks with accurate time estimates
- Participate in Agile planning and grooming sessions to review backlog and upcoming feature work
- Develop, test, and deploy technical solutions in accordance with project standards and QA timelines
- Identify and resolve bugs found during testing and user feedback cycles
- Support production deployments and post-deployment validation
Qualifications and Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in application development with strong knowledge of modern development practices
- Ability to develop full-stack solutions and work with implementation teams to ensure successful QA deployment
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery cycles
- Strong debugging and post-deployment support experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
- Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement – Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical Benefits: Comprehensive options available through The Reserves Network
- Training & Growth: Expand your skills and career while contributing to impactful projects.
Your New Organization
Our client, one of the largest counties in the U.S., is committed to leveraging technology to enhance public service delivery. You’ll work in a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact justice system efficiencies and modernization efforts.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Pay Rate range for this position is $36 – $41 per hour, excluding benefits. Your final Pay Rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note that hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
