Mobile Applications Developer is responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining mobile applications. Troubleshoots system problems and issues and looks for ways to improve the application. Being a Mobile Applications Developer may require a bachelor's degree. Has knowledge of a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field (i.e., iOS, Android etc.). Additionally, Mobile Applications Developer typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Mobile Applications Developer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About LASERS
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.
What it’s like working in the LASERS Information Technology (IT) Division:
Collaboration – Our developers are part of a dedicated team. We confront the latest challenges together by relying on communication, sharing ideas, and supporting each other.
Latest Tools – LASERS is committed to using the best tools and ideologies possible. We use the latest Microsoft .Net technologies and frameworks.
Purpose – LASERS IT is committed to delivering the best digital tools and support to our approximately 100,000 members. We strive to provide a secure and digital retirement for the civil servants who dedicated their careers to the State of Louisiana.
Benefits - LASERS offers a generous benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, 10 plus paid holidays, rollover leave that does not expire, and a deferred compensation plan.
We encourage you to apply if you possess the following skills and attributes:
Work Location Details:
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Applications Developer 1, IT Applications Developer 2, or IT Applications Developer 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the IT Applications Developer 3 is $89,960 .00. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus one year of experience in information technology.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
1. An associate’s degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
2. Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
3. Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
4. A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for up to one year of required experience.
5. A master's degree will substitute for up to one year of required experience.
NOTE:
Multiple specialized degrees and/or master's degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.
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.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To analyze and develop information technology applications that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from an IT Supervisor or IT Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide guidance to lower-level personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
State agencies with application development activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from other information technology jobs by the presence of tasks relative to applications development activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
Differs from IT Applications Developer 2 by the absence of experienced-level tasks relative to applications development activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Follows procedures for coding, compiling, testing, debugging, and documenting for information technology applications within accepted standards and guidelines.
Participates in revisions to user guides and production run books.
Performs applications maintenance activities to help ensure seamless integration with hardware and other components of the relevant systems.
Performs tasks such as writing and executing database queries, troubleshooting file management matters, modifying account privileges based on documented requests, maintaining logs of support activities, etc.
Develops a working knowledge of the application portfolio and how its various components work together in order develop applications.
Supports components of applications systems by analyzing coding, performing applications maintenance tasks, etc.
Responds to troubleshooting requests for application components of limited scope and complexity.
May respond to applications emergencies and resolve problems in consultation with higher-level IT personnel.