Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 082126 ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 225051. (APPDM WLF POS# 50565408)

Interested in Full Stack Developer work where your coding will have a tangible impact on Louisiana citizens? The Office of Technology Services (OTS) AppDM team is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the development and modernization of the critical software systems supporting the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). LDWF is constitutionally charged with managing, conserving, and promoting the wise utilization of Louisiana's renewable fish and wildlife resources. From recreational and commercial licensing systems to data collection for aquatic and terrestrial habitats, the technology you build will directly power the digital infrastructure of our Sportsman's Paradise. Your work will help develop modern applications that empower Louisiana state agencies to better serve citizens across the state. If you seek the stability and top-tier benefits of a state position, but also want the modern engineering challenge of building scalable, data-driven web applications from the ground up, we highly encourage you to apply.

The incumbent is responsible for working closely with third-party vendors and executive management to ensure the consistent delivery of IT services.

Prior experience in the following areas are desired:
• 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

The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:

• Overseeing the state's capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Minimum Qualifications
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.

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:

• 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Applications Senior Developer 1, 2, or 3.
Location: This is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Substitution: 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. Please see the list of approved Certifications for Substitutions at
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.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:
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