Applications Developer III

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Applications Developer III | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Applications Developer III | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® Applications Developer III Print Apply  Applications Developer III Salary $60,906.98 - $70,000.00 Annually Location 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9528-0552-20260107hind Department 0552 - CORR-CENTRAL OFFICE Opening Date 01/12/2026 Closing Date 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $60,906.98 Agency Maximum Salary $70,000.00 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us. About the Position The Application Developer III position will have responsibilities that include but not limited to having a critical role in the transition from Offendertrak to new system; provide end-user support for mission-critical applications and databases; perform functional analysis; document system requirements; provide training and assistance with applications; manage requests for permissions to various software systems; participate in system upgrades; serve as tier II support for problems with applications; and develop reports and interfaces. What you'll need to be Successful Successful candidates must have knowledge of analytical skills and the ability to work resourcefully to accomplish project objectives. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-8+ years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support. Hiring Agency Preferred: Minimum of 5 years IT experience in supporting applications and databases. Description Benefits Questions Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-8+ years of IT experience with emphasis in applications development and support. 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany 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 ann