IT Applications Developer 1,2,3 - 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 and 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. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL's telework policy.
• Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge. 

This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

TRSL will consider candidates who have obtained Optional Practical Training (OPT) or meet the H1B qualifications by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

 This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:
 If filled as an IT Applications Developer 1 - $1,916.80 bi-weekly
 If filled as an IT Applications Developer 2 - $2,037.60 bi-weekly 
 If filled as an IT Applications Developer 3 - $2,166.40 bi-weekly 

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and can be filled from this recruitment as an IT Applications Developer 1, IT Applications Developer 2, or IT Applications Developer 3 depending on level of experience of the selected applicant.  Please click each job title above to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts.  

Preferred Skills & Requirement

• Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction
• Prefer interest or experience in Microsoft ASP.NET or .NET CORE, C#, JavaScript Frameworks, REST API services, Web API, ASP.Net MVC, HTML 5 and building custom reports 
• Experience in or interest in learning Visual Studio 2022 or higher and Azure DevOps
• 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

 
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.
 
Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
 
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.

If you applying for this position prior to receipt of your baccalaureate degree, you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. 

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application. 
 
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's   E-verify system.
  
TRSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

 For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Sarah Templet - 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.templet@trsl.org