Application Developer III

Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191541
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Division of Enterprise Applications
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM10
Position Number:: 60020544
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
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Application Developer III

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA) is seeking an Application Developer III to join the team. We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)! SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens. If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and are motivated by a fast paced, multi tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you. In this role your technical expertise will focus on the design, development, implementation and maintenance of our enterprise solutions. Our environment consists of cloud-based applications, application program interface (APIs), system integrations, automation solutions, and enterprise enhancements that support our continued path forward.You will provide technical leadership on complex development efforts within these emerging technologies, provide architectural review, mentor junior developers, and promote software engineering best practices that improve application quality, performance, and long-term maintainability.

This position is onsite in Columbia, South Carolina.

Responsibilities of the Application Developer III:

• Develop, test, and implement cloud-based applications, APIs, integrations, automation solutions, and enterprise system enhancements in accordance with established coding standards, security requirements, architectural guidance, and development best practices.
• Build, configure, deploy, and maintain application components utilizing modern DevOps and cloud technologies.
• Assist with application maintenance, system upgrades, testing efforts, implementation, resolve complex application defects, integration issues, and production support activities.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex application defects, integration issues, and production support incidents.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and development team members to analyze business and technical requirements and translate the requirements into technical tasks, testing requirements, and implementation plans.
• Design cloud-based applications, APls, integrations, automation solutions, and enterprise system enhancements with solution alternatives.
• Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, work estimation activities, and Agile ceremonies.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct peer reviews to promote code quality, maintainability, and development standards.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and software development best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to improve development processes, delivery efficiency, and engineering standards.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and enterprise technology projects.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and five (5) years of professional experience in cloud-based software development.
• Relevant professional experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with cloud-native, serverless and containerized application development in Azure or AWS using at least one of the following programming languages: Java, ABAP, JavaScript, Typescript, Python, C# (Java, ABAP, and Typescript is preferred).
• Experience working in an agile framework such as Scrum.
• General understanding of Infrastructure as Code programming languages (Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation), SOLID design principles, and common architectures (Event-Driven, Scheduled, Microservices).
• Familiar with common SQL and NoSQL database, Data Lake and Data Warehouse technologies.
• Experience using modern source control and project management tools and services such as GitHub, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred but not necessarily required.
• Currently holds or can quickly achieve any required Ivalua L3 certifications and all intermediate prerequisites.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.


Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your education and experience?

• At least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field.
• An associate degree and at least two (2) years of experience in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field.
• A high school diploma and at least four (4) years of experience in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field.
• None of the above.

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Do you have at least five (5) years of professional experience in cloud-based software development? (This experience must be in addition to any years of experience used as an equivalency in question 3).

• Yes
• No

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