Application Developer Ii Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $55,877.96 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9527-0161-20260806hind
Department: 0161 - DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $55,877.96
Agency Maximum Salary: $55,877.96
About the Agency: The Mississippi Management and Reporting System (MMRS), part of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, supports statewide financial, procurement, budgeting, and human resources operations. MMRS develops and maintains mission critical enterprise applications that serve agencies across Mississippi. Our diverse and collaborative team works to deliver modern, reliable, and efficient technology solutions to support government operations.
About the Position: MMRS is seeking an Applications Developer II to design, develop, enhance, and support applications within Mississippi's statewide ERP environment. This position works closely with functional business teams to gather requirements, build technical solutions, support testing, and enhance system functionality.The role will contribute to both ongoing system support and major modernization initiatives-including the migration of legacy applications from a mainframe environment to Azure Cloud using modern programming tools such as C#. The developer will also support internal tools, reporting solutions, and integrations across multiple platforms.This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys problem solving, collaboration, and learning new technologies within a large scale enterprise environment.
What you'll need to be Successful: Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Strong skills in application development, testing, and documentation. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. Effective communication skills when working with end users, functional teams, and technical staff. Willingness to learn new programming languages, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems. Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work. Ability to support enterprise reporting, system integrations, and application enhancement needs.• Knowledge of or training in C# or cloud based development (Azure preferred)
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-5+ years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support. Agency preferred qualifications:• Experience writing technical requirements and test plans• Experience developing web based applications and tools• Experience administering or supporting project portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity PPM)• Experience developing system integrations or internal workflow tools• Experience with any of the following programming languages or tools:o HTMLo JavaScripto CSSo IBM Db2 SQLo LotusScripto Lotus Formula Languageo Korn, AWK, or Bash scripting
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?

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• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 1 year / 30 semester hours
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• 3 years / 90 semester hours
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