Entry Level Developer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $3,895.00 - $7,011.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: SCS-ITAPPDEV1-061226
Department: State Civil Service
Division: Applications & Data Management
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Turn ideas into impact: Help us build the tools that power Louisiana's workforce.
Programming with purpose: Use your tech and people skills to make government work smarter.
About this Job
Ever wish you could take someone's big idea, wave your 'programming wand,' and turn it into an actual system that works? That's exactly what we do. The Applications and Data Management team is looking for an entry-level innovator who loves translating vision into reality - and maybe even enjoys explaining tech without putting people to sleep. If you can bridge the gap between data and people (and can smile when someone says 'I just need a button here'), then this is your chance to launch your career and make government work smarter for Louisiana.
About the Applications and Data Management Team
The Applications and Data Management division of State Civil Service serves as the bridge between people, data, and technology. Our team oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of workforce data that informs decisions across state government. We also manage the storage of the department's records and reports and coordinate educational efforts that help agencies use data with confidence.
Beyond data, we design, support, and improve custom in-house applications that serve our department, human resources offices statewide, and the public through the State Civil Service website. Every project is a chance to translate an idea into a tool that makes government work smarter, faster, and more transparent.
We are seeking candidates in informatics, website development, computer science or data science - professionals who can connect technology with real-world needs. Ideal candidates will bring curiosity, collaboration, and technical problem-solving skills to help design systems that make a measurable impact on Louisiana's workforce.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Championing Continuous Improvement
• Focusing on Customers
• Learning Actively
• Leveraging Technology

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year 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; OR
A master's degree.
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:

• Designs, codes, compiles, tests, debugs and documents new and existing mission-critical applications with varying degrees of complexity.
• Produces efficient and effective code based on gathered requirements using programming technologies (C#, JavaScript, SQL, etc).
• Meets extensively with users to determine needs; writes project, program, and/or system specifications and guidelines.
• Identifies end-user requirements and specifications for software/web development projects.
• Analyzes changes, enhancements and system designs to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Maintains highly critical production systems by identifying, researching, and resolving program, machine, data, or system software problems, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users.
• Serves as primary backup for agency website in test and production environments. Creates websites, as needed, and user interfaces using standard best practices, while incorporating data from back-end databases and services

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment type: Probational appointment (probation in lieu of promotion), detail to special duty, or non-competitive reemployment.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Applications Developer 1, 2, or 3. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" links below for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level. , ,
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
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 vacancy contact:
Ms. Izzy Piland
Human Resources
P.O Box 94111
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Do you have experience in web-based application development?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe this experience:
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From the list below, please list the web-based application development programming technologies with which you have experience:• ASP.Net• PHP• Visual Studio• SQL• Other • None of the above
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Please describe your experience with SQL Server or other similar relational database management technologies.
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Do you have any prior programming experience in a large, high risk/visibility project?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please briefly explain the project, your role, and if this was completed by a team.
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CCI: Championing Continuous Improvement - How well do you promote and implement ongoing improvements in processes, services, or your work environment?

• I wait for direction, rely on others' ideas, and don't track progress.
• I suggest small improvements and apply feedback when prompted.
• I apply improvement methods, track progress, and share results.
• I lead large-scale improvements, scale learning, and tie efforts to goals.

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CCI: Championing Continuous Improvement - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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FC: Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?

• I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.
• I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.
• I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.
• I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.

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FC: Focusing on Customers - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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LA: Learning Actively - How do you seek out learning and apply feedback to grow your skills?

• I avoid learning, feedback, or collaboration and show little interest in developing my skills.
• I set basic learning goals and participate occasionally, but I don't always apply what I learn.
• I set clear learning goals, apply new skills, use feedback, and help others learn when I can.
• I seek growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration. I mentor others and model lifelong learning.

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LA: Learning Actively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
Required Question