What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Applications Developer 1,2,3 position at State of Louisiana?
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 DevOpsand 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:
TRSL will consider candidates eligible for full-time work/practical training in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) student status.
How to Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.
For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for this position.
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: 225-922-2579
Email: sarah.baldassaro@trsl.org
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.
Salary : $3,895 - $7,011