The Senior Application Programmer is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and implementation of complex software applications.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

• Development, administration, configuration and support of Microsoft Power Application,
• .NET applications, Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports and SharePoint;
•  Leading application deployment processes and strategies that align with State standards
•  Set up, configure and coordinate with State teams on the implementation of infrastructure to
• support business requirements (i.e. databases, servers, etc.);
•  Implement integrations with State Enterprise Architecture Services, specific APIs, identity
• Management and related services
•  Develop application specific failover processes and strategies to ensure services align with
• defined Service Level Agreements
•  Develop integration strategies and validation processes such that audit capabilities are
• incorporated and easily utilized
•  Meet and communicate with business and technical subject matter experts to identify and
• understand requirements. Facilitate meetings, testing activities, and other tasks needed to
• support the implementation of the requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

• 3+ years of expertise and/or relevant experience in any combination of the following areas:
  • Power Platform development, including Model-Driven and Canvas applications,

PCF Controls, Power Automate, and Power BI.

•  5+ years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
  • C#
  •  ASP.NET Core
  •  JavaScript
  •  HTML/CSS
  • Entity Framework
• Experience implementing Power BI dashboards for public consumption.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Azure DevOps; including source control and pipelines.
•  Experience working with SSIS, SSRS, and/or SQL Server (T-SQL)
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience implementing technical solutions with the State of Louisiana, Department of
• Public Safety;
• Experience leading client engagements from strategy through solution implementation,
• including strategy, governance, operating models, design, delivery, deployment and ongoing
• maintenance;
• Has lead a team of developers.
• Experience with Agile and/or Scrum methodology.
• Preferred Certifications: Power Platform Developer Associate, Power Platform App Maker
• Associate, Microsoft D365 Fundamentals or Microsoft Dynamics

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.