Applications Developer Team Lead

Applications Developer Team Lead

Location: 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Salary: $73,673.08 - $ annually

Agency: Ellisville State School – a state‑operated regional program that provides comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mission: enrich their lives by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment.

• Lead and coordinate application development efforts supporting agency operations.
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise in design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications.
• Supervise and guide a team of developers, establish priorities, and ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient applications.
• Review and approve application designs and code, monitor system performance, and lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues.
• Maintain proper system documentation and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend enhancements.
• Work closely with internal IT staff, external vendors, and service providers to support application‑related initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in applications development and support.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Sound technical knowledge of Visual Basic, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, .NET, and Visual Fox Pro preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to an unpredictable work environment and solve problems creatively.

• Health and prescription insurance with first‑dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life insurance – term policy equal to two times base salary, max $100,000.
• Optional dental, vision, and cancer insurance (discounted premiums available).
• Flexible spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid personal leave, sick leave, and military leave (15 days annually).
• Paid holidays – up to 10 days.
• State-defined retirement program (defined benefit/defined contribution).
• Deferred compensation plan and state credit union membership.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development training.
• Promotional opportunities and career‑ladder advancement.

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