IT Applications Developer 1,2,3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) is seeking an IT Applications Developer to design, code, test, and implement complex applications using C#, ASP.NET, and modern .NET technologies. The role emphasizes collaboration within an Agile SCRUM team to deliver robust software for the agency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in IT, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality. Compensation aligns with state pay scales and offers chances for career progression and training.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in information technology; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of information technology experience; OR
• An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of information technology experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year of information technology experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in IT, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics; OR
• A master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and implement new complex application programs.
• Maintain existing application programs.
• Analyze program enhancement requests.
• Provide input into the design of database tables.

Skills

Agile SCRUM

Team collaboration

Problem solving

C#

ASP.NET

.NET CORE

JavaScript

REST API

Web API

ASP.Net MVC

HTML5

Visual Studio 2022

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Associate's degree in IT

Bachelor’s degree with related IT field

Master’s degree

Tools

C#

ASP.NET

.NET CORE

JavaScript

REST API

Web API

ASP.Net MVC

HTML5

Visual Studio 2022

Azure DevOps

Job description

Do you enjoy being an excellent programmer, love what you do and want to make a difference? Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. You will join an open and collaborative team which uses the latest Microsoft .Net technologies, including Microsoft ASP.NET or .NET CORE, C#, JavaScript Frameworks, REST API services, Web API, ASP.Net MVC, HTML 5, Visual Studio 2022, Azure DevOps and other web development frameworks. From day one, we will train you, we will challenge you and we will give you opportunities to grow to become a top rate developer. Working in TRSL, you will collaborate and participate in team development activities using Agile SCRUM to build the next generation software for the agency.

Why work for TRSL?

• Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
• Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
• Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
• Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc.
• Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

Ideal Candidate

• Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction
• Adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Dependable, with a personal commitment to quality and professionalism at all times.
• A good communicator who works effectively in teams and independently and focuses on organizational goals.
• Writes programs according to specifications, provided by Software Engineers, Systems Analysts, or other business stakeholders.
• Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team
• Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks
• Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges

Three years of experience in information technology; OR

• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
• An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year 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; OR
• A master’s degree.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Design, code, test, and implement new complex application programs
• Maintain existing application programs
• Analyze program enhancement requests
• Provide input into the design of database tables

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

TRSL will consider candidates eligible for full-time work/practical training in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) student status.

Compensation

• If filled as an IT Applications Developer 1 - $1,916.80 bi-weekly
• If filled as an IT Applications Developer 2 - $2,037.60 bi-weekly
• If filled as an IT Applications Developer 3 - $2,166.40 bi-weekly

Career Progression Group: This position can be filled from this recruitment as an IT Applications Developer 1, IT Applications Developer 2, or IT Applications Developer 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sarah Baldassaro - Human Resources

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

P.O. Box 94123

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Ph: 225-922-2659

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify system.

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.