IT Applications Developer 1/2/3
Salary
$4,153.06 - $7,011.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LASERS-10072602
Department
LA State Employees Retirement System
Opening Date
10/07/2026
Closing Date
10/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) provides a defined benefit pension plan for state officers, employees, and their beneficiaries. Our membership totals approximately 100,000 members.
This position will be working as an IT Applications Developer 1, 2, or 3 to support and develop existing and new enterprise systems and applications.
Minimum Qualifications
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 associates 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Support, maintain, enhance, and develop existing and new enterprise systems and applications.
Analyze system changes, enhancements, and designs to ensure data integrity, system availability, performance, and reliability.
Evaluate change requests and determine their potential impact on existing mission-critical systems and applications.
Collaborate with business clients to identify issues, define and document change requests, gather current and future business requirements, and communicate project and request status.
Participate in meetings, design sessions, and informal consultations with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and develop effective technology solutions.
Partner with business unit clients, both remotely and in person, to identify opportunities where technology and automation can improve efficiency, productivity, and workflow.
Analyze business processes and recommend appropriate technology solutions, including office automation and application enhancements.
Troubleshoot technical and application-related issues in collaboration with software vendors, technical support personnel, and other IT resources until an effective solution is identified and implemented.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational.
LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months not to exceed twenty-four (24) months in probational status including permanent state employees.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Applications Developer 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: 8 hours Monday - Friday, choosing a schedule with a start time between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Compensation:
LASERS has established an SER (Special Entrance Rate) for this job title:
IT Applications Developer 1: $49,836.80/ annually
IT Applications Developer 2:$52,977.60/ annually
IT Applications Developer 3:$56,326.40/ annually
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact
Andrea Rogers
P.O. Box 44213
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213
lasershr@lasersonline.org
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
01
If you are qualifying for this position with one of the degree options provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree option enter N/A.
02
If you have completed twenty-four semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics provide the qualifying courses include the course number, course title, credit hours, and college/university. (Ex. BIOL 1001 - General Biology - 3 hrs - LSU) If you have not you can enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Salary | $4,153.06–$7,011 |
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesImprove your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Free resume builder