Statewide IT Applications Developer - On-Site

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking an IT Statewide Applications Developer to design, develop, and maintain a codebase that includes legacy and modern languages within the APPDM division, supporting the Office of Group Benefits (OGB).

The role requires evaluating system changes, coordinating with vendors, and providing after-hours support while pursuing ongoing learning and certifications as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Codes, debugs, tests and implements computer program applications in a multi-tiered computer environment, conforming to existing standards.
• Makes system design, program specifications, test plans, and run procedures. Evaluates how a new system or project will impact the operating system, response time or other application systems; evaluates redesign of existing systems to meet user and system needs; writes documentation.
• Oversees completion of tasks by less experienced project team members, reviews code, tests procedures, and secures user sign-off.
• Serves as a technical liaison between vendors and OGB to ensure continuity of service for plan members.
• Assumes on-call responsibility for after-hours problem resolution, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs all other tasks, special projects, analyses, studies, and plans as directed.

Skills

Code development

Legacy systems

Multi-language

Education

Associate's degree in information technology

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking an IT Statewide Applications Developer to design, develop, and maintain a codebase that includes legacy and modern languages within the APPDM division, supporting the Office of Group Benefits (OGB).

The role requires evaluating system changes, coordinating with vendors, and providing after-hours support while pursuing ongoing learning and certifications as needed.