IT Statewide Applications Senior Developer 1/2/3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy for a Senior Full Stack Developer in the Applications and Data Management Section. This role will lead the development and modernization of critical software systems supporting the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The technology developed will directly power the digital infrastructure for managing, conserving, and promoting Louisiana's renewable fish and wildlife resources, including recreational and commercial licensing systems and data collection for habitats. The position offers the stability and benefits of a state position with the challenge of building scalable, data-driven web applications. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable IT solutions for Executive Branch Departments, focusing on increasing the return on the State's investment in technology through smart decision-making, problem-solving, project success, and staff development. The incumbent will work closely with third-party vendors and executive management to ensure consistent IT service delivery.

Requirements

Five years of experience in information technology; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years 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 plus two years of experience in information technology; OR A master’s degree plus two years of experience in information technology.
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.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification may receive experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Has led or worked on a development team under Microsoft development stack (i.e. .NET, C#, SQL, Blazor, etc.)
Familiarity with frameworks such as Vue, React, Angular, Typescript, NodeJS
Familiarity with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, design patterns, and enterprise integration approaches
Experience developing reports with SSRS, PowerBI or similar tools
Setting up, maintaining and using DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated tasks
Experience with Git Version Control System, including branching strategies
Experience working in an Agile / SCRUM environment

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical consultant for multiple highly complex program areas and applications, providing specialized guidance across various management levels.
Offer systems and technical expertise on projects involving the development of information technology solutions that support diverse program sections.
Review requests for information services, recommend the most efficient and effective approaches, and present findings to management.
Provide technical leadership in analyzing, defining, acquiring, and implementing application software packages, office automation tools, security and administration programs, and quality assurance processes.
Consult on the effective use of information system development methodologies to ensure optimal system design aligned with management needs.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot highly complex computer application systems as required.
Deliver expert advice and guidance on application development and make recommendations related to database architecture.
Design, code, compile, test, debug, modify, and document new or existing applications using the OTS technology stack, following AppDM standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Conduct project meetings, develop action items, prepare meeting summaries, and ensure accountability for tasks critical to project success.
Serve in the capacity of higher-level Information Technology management, as directed, during their absence.
Respond to computer system emergencies and independently resolve technical problems, collaborating with IT staff and end users as needed.
Research and resolve highly technical program, machine, data, or system software issues.
Perform additional tasks, special projects, analyses, studies, and planning activities as assigned.