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IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS SENIOR DEVELOPER 1/2/3

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Baton Rouge, LA, United States


IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS SENIOR DEVELOPER 1/2/3 (AppDM SAFETY 2992)

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IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS SENIOR DEVELOPER 1/2/3 (AppDM SAFETY 2992)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

OTS 040926 ERG

Department

Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services

Opening Date

04/09/2026

Closing Date

4/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

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About this Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management (AppDM) Section. Req. 219389

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with third-party vendors and executive management to ensure the consistent delivery of IT services.

The OTS, AppDM Section is looking for an experienced developer to join the GOHSEP application development team. This position will work with partner agencies, OTS personnel and technical vendors to analyze, design, develop, implement and support IT systems. The incumbent will be responsible for the development of new, modernized applications and enhancements to existing systems using tools in the OTS technology stack.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:

Overseeing the state’s capital construction program

Working to provide state and federal grants for community development

Development of the state budget

Providing technology services

Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services

Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Internal applicants with the following prior experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

Has led or worked on a development team under Microsoft development stack (i.e. .NET, C#, SQL, Blazor, etc.)

Familiarity with Umbraco Content Management System

Familiarity with frameworks such as Vue, React, Angular, Typescript, NodeJS

Familiarity with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, design patterns, and enterprise integration approaches

Experience developing reports with SSRS, PowerBI or similar tools

Setting up, maintaining and using DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated tasks

Experience with Git Version Control System, including branching strategies

Experience working in an Agile / SCRUM environment

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology; OR

A master’s degree plus two years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=174440) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As an IT Statewide Applications Senior Developer, you will lead the design, development, and enhancement of critical enterprise applications that support statewide operations. In this role, you will:

Serve as a technical consultant for multiple complex program areas, providing expert guidance on IT systems and applications.

Advise management on technology solutions, analyzing requests and recommending efficient, cost-effective approaches.

Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of application software, automation tools, and system enhancements.

Provide expertise in system development methodologies to ensure effective, scalable, and user-focused solutions.

Design, develop, test, and maintain complex applications using approved standards, procedures, and technology stacks.

Offer strategic guidance on database architecture, application design, and quality assurance practices.

Facilitate project coordination by leading meetings, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, respond to emergencies, and support IT operations, including acting in a leadership capacity when needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology Services employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.

Career Progression : This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Applications Senior Developer 1, 2, or 3.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

Substitution: Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification may receive experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Please see the list of approved Certifications for Substitutions athttps://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ots/careers/certifications-for-substitutions.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

Email: Erica.Gay@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a current permanent Office of Technology Services employee?

Yes

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Please describe your experience building .NET Applications.

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Please describe your experience with SQL Server or other similar databases.

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Please describe your experience with web design (Umbraco, CSS, JavaScript).

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Please list any experience using source control systems.

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Please describe your experience building web-based applications (websites, APIs, etc.).

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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