Application Developer III

Salary: $67,728.00 - $121,890.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190900
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Executive Office Division
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AM10
Position Number:: 60014760
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC06
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
This employee will serve as the lead software developer for DNR.
Job Duties Include:

• Direct agency software and applications design and implementation by developing system design and technology integration strategies including assessing needs, developing technical specifications and software implementation schedules and procedures, developing procedures and protocols for software prototyping, debugging and testing procedures and developing system roll-out and user training.
• Develop standardized software development framework for the DNR with version control, change management and shared code libraries.
• Provide software and applications development support to the DNR.
• Serve as lead programmer/analyst for enterprise applications development using mvc.NET/Visual Studio and other appropriate software development languages and tools.
• Optimize applications software performance and ensure software integrity.
• Establish software development/programming standards and procedures that comply with best management practices and information security standards.
• Establish program development frameworks and protocols and ensure compliance by all programmers and other technology staff as appropriate.
• Assess agency application and software development needs by conducting user needs assessments and functional technical specifications to direct agency software development.
• Document software development issues and procedures including developing regular reports of software application status and problems, project management or development procedures and other relevant issues.
• Produce and maintain technical reference manuals, in-code and other documentation to detail step-by-step software development procedures and protocols that are compliant with agency and professional standards.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and three years relevant experience in the design and implementation of enterprise information systems including software applications design, programming, prototyping, testing and maintenance, development of software design frameworks and protocols, implementation of version control and change management procedures and strategies, development of system and database integration strategies and technologies that implement web-based interfaces in a variety of application frameworks, and technical support and development of technical reference documentation or an Associate's degree and five years experience as indicated above.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge - Profient in system analysis and software design, debugging, prototyping/testing, implementation and maintenance procedures and strategies including version control and shared code library development and change management as well as various software development methodologies, application software design, testing debugging and maintenance. Solid knowledge of methods and strategies for enterprise information systems development, operation and maintenance involving the integration of tabular, spatial, statistical, electronic records management and web-based technologies. Knowledge of data base structures and data access programming procedures including stored procedures and experience implementing application security protocols. Knowledge of SDLC and modern applications.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and three years relevant experience in the design and implementation of enterprise information systems including software applications design, programming, prototyping, testing and maintenance, development of software design frameworks and protocols, implementation of version control and change management procedures and strategies, development of system and database integration strategies and technologies that implement web-based interfaces in a variety of application frameworks, and technical support and development of technical reference documentation or an Associate's degree and five years' experience as indicated above.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have writing, debugging, and deploying applications in ASP.NET Core or ASP.NET MVC programming languages?
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What part of developing do you enjoy the most and why?
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What is your preferred reporting tool and why?
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How many years of experience do you have writing, debugging, and deploying applications in React and TypeScript programming languages?
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Do you thrive more in collaborative environments or working independently?
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How many years of experience do you have writing, debugging, and deploying applications in the C# programming language?
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How many years of experience do you have in presenting and documenting software applications?
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