The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) at Louisiana State University invites applications for an Applications Developer 1 or 2 position.
Applications Developer 1 AND 2 Job Summary:
The Application Developer is responsible for assisting the development lead with modernizing development processes, developing and supporting enterprise full stack applications and services, and helping to ensure the stability, scalability, and efficiency of enterprise software systems and infrastructure. This position will primarily work to enhance the software development team by automating deployment and testing workflows, aiding in the development of high quality software products, providing assistance with managing system deployments and monitoring environments, and supporting both on-premise and cloud-based resources. The role supports continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, infrastructure automation, and secure systems administration, while collaborating with other developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to deliver reliable software.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1
50% - Software Testing and Deployment Automation
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
Write and maintain testing framework for various applications and systems.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
Work with peers within the development team to integrate applications with infrastructure.
Provide technical support for critical issues, including on-call rotation when necessary.
Develop and maintain system and process documentation.
Ensure compliance with IT policies
40% - Application Development
Design, develop, and maintain web applications and APls using .NET (Core), javascript, and other relevant technologies.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following best practices and coding standards.
Support other developers and business analysts in troubleshooting bugs and other application issues.
Stay up to date with current trends in web development and full stack application technologies.
10% - Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
LSU values skill, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience in the job description.
Specific Experience: Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Years of Experience: 2 years
Specific Experience: Minimum qualification plus strong problem solving skills and project management experience.
COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking – Identifies and resolves complex technical problems. - Proficient
Communication – Clearly conveys technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Proficient
Collaboration – Works effectively across teams to meet shared goals. - Proficient
Adaptability – Responds quickly to system outages, shifting priorities, and evolving technologies. - Proficient
Initiative - Provides suggestions for solutions to problems and overall improvements to processes/systems. - Proficient
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 2
40% - Software Testing and Deployment Automation
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
Write and maintain testing framework for various applications and systems.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
Work with peers within the development team to integrate applications with infrastructure.
Provide technical support for critical issues, including on-call rotation when necessary.
Develop and maintain system and process documentation.
Ensure compliance with IT policies
30% - Application Development
Design, develop, and maintain web applications and APls using .NET (Core), javascript, and other relevant technologies. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following best practices and coding standards. Support other developers and business analysts in troubleshooting bugs and other application issues. Stay up to date with current trends in web development and full stack application technologies.
20% - System Administration & Infrastructure Management
Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of local and cloud resources.
Manage virtualization platform Hyper-V / containers with a focus on efficiency and security.
Coordinate with Technical Support / System Administrator staff to manage and maintain development systems.
10% - Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 2
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Years of Experience: 1 year of experience
Specific Experience: Experience in Linux/Windows server administration. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash). Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
LSU values skill, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience in the job description.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 2
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Years of Experience: 2-4 years
Specific Experience: Minimum qualification plus experience with enterprise backup and recovery (e.g. VEEAM). Strong problem solving skills
COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking – Identifies and resolves complex technical problems. - Proficient
Communication – Clearly conveys technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Proficient
Collaboration – Works effectively across teams to meet shared goals. - Proficient
Adaptability – Responds quickly to system outages, shifting priorities, and evolving technologies. - Proficient
Initiative - Provides suggestions for solutions to problems and overall improvements to processes/systems. - Proficient
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.