PUCT, Programmer (Programmer IV - V)

About the Agency Operations Division

The Agency Operations division is the administrative backbone of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). It includes Agency Counsel, Central Records, Library, Financial Resources, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology, and Learning and Development, each supporting the commission’s mission to regulate electric, telecommunications, and water‑and‑sewer utilities.

About the Role

The Information Technology division is seeking a Programmer to design, develop, enhance, and support applications that meet the evolving business needs of the PUCT. The role works with the Mendix low‑code development platform, collaborates with agency staff and technical teams, and creates technology solutions that improve agency operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and support internal and external applications using the Mendix low‑code platform.
• Collaborate with agency staff and technical teams to identify and document business requirements.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve existing applications.
• Develop effective technology solutions that streamline and support agency operations.
• Participate in business analysis, project coordination, and application support for PUCT staff and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Programmer IV
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least four (4) years of full‑time paid experience in website development and maintenance, computer programming, application design, development, implementation, support, or a combination of these areas.
  • Additional full‑time experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Programmer V
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least five (5) years of full‑time paid experience in website development and maintenance, computer programming, application design, development, implementation, support, or a combination of these areas.
  • Additional full‑time experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Benefits

The PUCT offers a competitive benefits package and a positive, family‑friendly work culture. For a detailed overview, please visit the PUCT Employee Benefits page.