IT Applications Developer 1-3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient's Compensation Fund in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an IT Application Developer to analyze, develop, troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications. The role requires translating business needs into technical solutions and delivering high-quality software that meets IT standards.

The position supports the IT team and business users, focusing on reliability, performance, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in information technology.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year in information technology.
• An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of information technology experience.
• A bachelor's degree plus one year in information technology.
• A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an IT/CS/engineering/math/analytics field.
• A master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot an application or data issue, modify and test existing C# code, write SQL queries, respond to user requests, maintain reports or components, and learn unfamiliar code or technologies.
• Set up and maintain forms and templates for agency computer applications; maintain standard system reports and ad hoc reports; create and run complex ad hoc reports for data integrity and external users.

Skills

C#

Object-oriented programming

SQL

Data reasoning

Learning agility

Education

Associate's degree in information technology

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in IT/CS/engineering/math/analytics

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

C#

Job description

About the Patient’s Compensation Fund

The Patient’s Compensation Fund (PCF) was created in 1975 to provide an affordable and guaranteed medical malpractice coverage system for the private healthcare providers in the state. The Patient’s Compensation Fund is a self-funded state entity, operating independently of the main state budget, and governed by the PCF Oversight Board. The Patient’s Compensation Fund provides protection for the healthcare system, keeping costs down, and providing a guaranteed pool of funds to pay those citizens injured from medical malpractice of private care providers.

We are a small agency invested to retain a skilled, productive, engaged, diverse team that we support through training and development, building connections, and supporting a harmonious work life while delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana.

About this Position

The IT Application Developer is responsible for the advanced analysis, development, troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications and related interfaces. This position works with limited supervision to identify and resolve complex application, programming, and data issues and to recommend and implement improvements that enhance system performance, reliability, functionality, and user experience.

The IT Application Developer works closely with Information Technology staff, business users, and management to understand business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality applications that meet organizational needs and established IT standards. The position provides specialized technical expertise to the IT team and serves as a resource for complex application and integration issues.

Preferred Competencies

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to systematically analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems that arise within a system, device, or software.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

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

Job Duties

• A typical week may include troubleshooting an application or data issue, modifying and testing existing C# code, writing SQL queries, responding to user support requests, maintaining reports or other application components, and learning unfamiliar parts of an application or technology needed to complete an assignment. Applicants should have a foundation in C# and object-oriented programming, basic SQL and data reasoning skills, the ability and patience to work through unfamiliar code and technical problems, and a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Performs set-up and maintenance of forms and templates for the agency's computer applications; responsible for reports maintenance of standard system reports and reporting views of ad hoc reports; creates and runs complex ad hoc reports requiring extensive knowledge of system relationships for verification of data integrity and to provide data to various outside users such as the Legislative Auditor and Actuary.
• Maintains agency website.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an IT Application Developer 1, IT Application Developer 2, or IT Application Developer 3.

Compensation

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.

NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY

The actual starting salary depends on the experience of the selected applicant.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sonja Conerly

Patient's Compensation Fund / Human Resources

PO Box 3718

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-5200

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PCF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination based on any non-merit factor.

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