Applications Developer II

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson, MS is seeking an Applications Developer II to design, test, and maintain software applications across agency systems. The role requires analyzing business needs and delivering reliable solutions within project timelines.

The position emphasizes Linux administration, collaboration with IT teams, and applying development standards. Candidates typically hold a bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years in applications development; Azure/SharePoint/PowerBI experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of experience.
• Agency preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 2-5+ years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support.
• Experience in Cloud-based technologies such as Azure, SharePoint, WordPress, Microsoft Dynamics, and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux Application Administration for multiple websites.
• Manage some vendor relations for the applications development team.
• May serve as project lead or supervisor on some projects.
• Provide technical direction on some projects.
• Supervise, monitor, develop, configure, enhance, and maintain multiple application systems.
• Document requirements for new applications development and enhancements for existing applications.
• Collaborate with the Applications Development Team Lead to design, develop, enhance, and maintain custom and third-party applications in support of agency operation.
• Ensure all assigned applications development projects are completed according to agency standard and within established deadlines for maximum benefits to the agency according to formal project plans.
• Coordinate with Help Desk, Network, and Security staff to address any issues with applications and development.
• Works directly with end-users, stakeholders, and management to analyze business and technical requirements and ensure solutions align with agency objectives and operational needs.
• Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and implements software applications using established development standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop and deliver training material for non-IT staff as required.
• Take responsibility for technical education using products and services made available through the agency.

Skills

Linux

Project leadership

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

SharePoint

WordPress

Microsoft Dynamics

PowerBI

Job description

Applications Developer II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS |

State of Mississippi

$55,877.96 - $62,700.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9527-0411-20260911Hs

0411 - MDA-MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date

09/14/2026

9/28/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$55,877.96

$62,700.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.

The Applications Developer II is responsible for applying knowledge and experience in application development and support to code, test, debug, document, implement, enhance, and maintain software applications. This role performs moderately complex assignments that may require the development of new or improved applications, processes, or techniques. The position requires the ability to understand client needs and technical requirements in order to determine and implement appropriate solutions. The incumbent will act with independence and may be accountable for a significant portion of a large project or application enhancement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Linux Application Administration for multiple websites.
• Manage some vendor relations for the applications development team.
• May serve as project lead or supervisor on some projects.
• Provide technical direction on some projects.
• Supervise, monitor, develop, configure, enhance, and maintain multiple application systems.
• Document requirements for new applications development and enhancements for existing applications.
• Collaborate with the Applications Development Team Lead to design, develop, enhance, and maintain custom and third-party applications in support of agency operation.
• Ensure all assigned applications development projects are completed according to agency standard and within established deadlines for maximum benefits to the agency according to formal project plans.
• Coordinate with Help Desk, Network, and Security staff to address any issues with applications and development.
• Works directly with end-users, stakeholders, and management to analyze business and technical requirements and ensure solutions align with agency objectives and operational needs.
• Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and implements software applications using established development standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop and deliver training material for non-IT staff as required.
• Take responsibility for technical education using products and services made available through the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of experience.

Agency preferred qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and 2-5+ years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support.

• Experience in Cloud-based technologies such as Azure, SharePoint, WordPress, Microsoft Dynamics, and PowerBI.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201