Applications Developer II

Salary: $55,877.96 - $64,000.00 Annually Location : 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 9527-0333-20260126Mn Department: 0333 - DRS-OFFICE OF DISABILITY DET SVCS Opening Date: 01/27/2026 Closing Date: 2/4/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary: $55,877.96 Agency Maximum Salary: $64,000.00 About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email careers@. About the Position: Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking an Application Developer II. This position will be responsible for the following: performing complex assignments often requiring the development of new or improved applications, processes or techniques. Work with a team for application design, development, evaluation and implementation. Works on and solves moderately complex problems where analysis or applications or data requires in depth evaluation of various factors. Provides complex technical support in relevant field of discipline. They will also be responsible for assisting with maintaining interfaces between agency applications, performing scheduled tasks such as running batch processes for the finance department, working with other agencies to receive and import data into our case management system, providing support on agency applications, working closely with other Application Developers and the Database Administrator to provide data via reporting and business intelligence reporting tools, and work with the team to keep application upgrades current. What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this position you need knowledge on all areas of application development, programming and databases including but not limited to MS Visual , , , MS SQL Server databases, MS SQL coding, MS PowerBI, Tableau, SharePoint Online, MS Power Apps and Power Automate, and other application development software. You will also need good communication skills, the ability to work with a team, to be a self-starter, and the ability/willingness to learn new technologies. 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 in MS Visual Studio, , MS PowerBI, Tableau, SharePoint, and MS SQL Server is preferred. Characteristics of Work See for information regarding this classifications 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 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. 01 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in a related area? (Refer to job posting for an explanation of related education.) None GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma 30 semester hours Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours 90 semester hours Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Specialist Degree Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of Information Technology (IT) experience do you have with emphasis in applications development and support? No experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 years of experience 6 years of experience 7 years of experience 8 years of experience 9 years of experience 10 years of experience More than 10 years Required Question

Created: 2026-03-06