Software Application Architect #26-001

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking an Application Developer IV to lead analysis, design, development, and enterprise-level modification of complex software systems supporting agency operations.

The role requires strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, T-SQL, web applications, API services, scripting languages, and source control tools, with experience in cloud-based platforms and modern UI frameworks like MudBlazor or DevExpress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area.
• 6 years of experience in computer system development and modification.
• Experience with enterprise-level software and system analysis.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and web services integration.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and producing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, development, and enterprise-level modification of complex software systems.
• Ensure reliability, security, and modernization of mission-critical applications.
• Oversee web services, cloud-based integrations, and internal/external system communication.
• Guide the full software development lifecycle across teams.
• Collaborate with ITS leadership to adopt emerging technologies.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

T-SQL

APIs

Scripting languages

Cloud platforms

Web applications

Source control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area

Tools

TFS/DevOps

MudBlazor

DevExpress

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, the Application Developer IV serves as a senior technical expert responsible for leading the analysis, design, development, and enterprise-level modification of complex software systems that support agency operations. This position requires proficiency in object-oriented programming,T-SQL,web applications,API services,scripting languages,and source control tools such as TFS/DevOps. Experience with cloud-based platforms and web services integration will also be applied. Duties include interpreting,developing,debugging,and testing software applications as well as using UI frameworks like MudBlazor and/or DevExpress,and modern UI/UX principles. This role ensures the reliability, security, and modernization of mission-critical applications including custom and COTS solutions - while aligning with the agency's strategic IT goals. The role also includes oversight of web services, cloud-based integrations, and related technologies that support internal and external system communication. The position collaborates with ITS leadership to implement long-term development strategies, adopt emerging technologies, and guide the full software development lifecycle across teams.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and 6 years of experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of application development experience, with extensive system-level knowledge of programming techniques, information systems, and computer languages. Strong skills in writing and revising programs, interpreting technical instructions, and analyzing complex data. Experience coordinating technical teams and producing clear technical reports is required.

Additional Comments

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP.