Application Developer I

Job Responsibilities

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About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated, solutions-driven Application Developer I to join our Office of Technology team! This position is ideal for a technology professional who enjoys problem-solving, working collaboratively, and leveraging innovative tools to enhance agency operations and meet customer needs. In this role, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of agency applications and information systems that drive critical business functions. Working alongside Senior Developers, you will assist with coding, testing, troubleshooting, and implementing software solutions while ensuring compliance with development standards and security requirements. You will partner with customers and stakeholders to resolve technical issues, improve system functionality, and deliver reliable, efficient services. This position provides an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, gain hands-on experience with enterprise applications, and play a meaningful role in advancing the agency's technology goals.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to modify information systems, author code, troubleshoot, and maintain installed systems.
• Assist in the development and execution of systems best practices across the agency.
• Ensure compliance to Information Technology development standards and security requirements.
• Assist with developing software integration, external interface development, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support for entry-level to moderately complex applications by researching and resolving issues, reviewing data for accuracy, and assisting customers with software-related concerns.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication to the customer and manager.
• Other duties as assigned, including attending staff meetings and participating in training.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC'S environment
• Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of relevant work experience in computer programming.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Needed:

• Basic application-level knowledge of capabilities, programming techniques, and intricacies of information systems.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages.
• Basic ability to write and revise computer programs.
• Ability to understand and carry out technical instructions and requests.
• Ability to read, make sense of, and understand complex technical data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Possess a customer-oriented mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships with users, vendors, stakeholders, and other IT personnel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, balance competing demands, and adapt to agency needs.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, accurate status updates and other technical reports.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of C# programming language and the .NET environment.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and webpage design.

Additional Comments SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.