IT Applications Developer 1-3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

14h

About The Position

The IT Application Developer is responsible for the advanced analysis, development, troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications and related interfaces. Working with limited supervision, the developer identifies and resolves complex application, programming, and data issues and recommends and implements improvements to system performance, reliability, functionality, and user experience. The role collaborates with Information Technology staff, business users, and management to understand business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver quality applications that meet organizational needs and IT standards. The position also provides specialized technical expertise to the IT team and serves as a resource for complex application and integration issues. A typical week may involve troubleshooting application or data issues, modifying and testing existing C# code, writing SQL queries, responding to user support requests, maintaining reports or other application components, and learning unfamiliar application or technology areas to complete assignments. The position is classified and probational, and may be filled at the IT Application Developer 1, 2, or 3 level as part of a career progression group. It is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour; starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s experience. The Patient’s Compensation Fund is a self-funded state entity created in 1975 to provide an affordable and guaranteed medical malpractice coverage system for private healthcare providers in Louisiana. It operates independently of the main state budget and is governed by the PCF Oversight Board. The agency supports a skilled, productive, engaged, and diverse team through training and development, building connections, and supporting work-life harmony while delivering services to Louisiana citizens.

Requirements

Three years of experience in information technology; or six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of IT experience; or an associate’s degree in information technology plus one year of IT experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of IT experience; or a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics; or a master’s degree.
A foundation in C# and object-oriented programming.
Basic SQL and data reasoning skills.
Ability and patience to work through unfamiliar code and technical problems.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies independently.
Education and work experience supporting eligibility must be included in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
Every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years.
An approved-area certification may substitute for education and/or experience requirements at hire or promotion when appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Nice To Haves

Specialized subject-matter expertise and the ability to apply it in diverse and evolving contexts.
Actively pursuing learning, seeking feedback, and integrating new knowledge to improve performance.
Ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications and related interfaces.
Identify and resolve complex application, programming, and data issues.
Recommend and implement improvements to system performance, reliability, functionality, and user experience.
Work with IT staff, business users, and management to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Deliver applications that meet organizational needs and established IT standards.
Provide specialized technical expertise to the IT team and serve as a resource for complex application and integration issues.
Troubleshoot application or data issues, modify and test existing C# code, and write SQL queries.
Respond to user support requests and maintain reports or other application components.
Learn unfamiliar parts of applications and technologies as needed to complete assignments.