Application Developer II

Salary: $58,000.00 - $62,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 26-101
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Information Technology & Security
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM09
Position Number:: 61097053
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC04
Hiring Range - Min.: $58,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $62,500.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at
General Responsibility
Gather complete and accurate requirements from stakeholders for software development and enhancement. Document, design, code, troubleshoot, and maintain applications adhering to best practices for the language used. Perform in-depth analysis of users' requests and create documentation that will be used to schedule, assign, and implement the requests. This position is responsible for technical documentation, user training/guidelines, and procedural or operational documents. Assist with peer review on planning, coding, testing, and implementation plans to ensure the SLED and department policies are met or exceeded.

Specific Duties

• Conduct feasibility analysis, needs analysis, requirements definitions, and translate business specifications into user documentation using requirement engineering techniques (UML, Visio, DevOps, etc.). Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs.
• Administer the development of C# systems per specifications, using .NET technologies such as C#, XML, JavaScript, ADO, and MS SQL. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging, and installing.
• Utilize technical knowledge of database concepts including complex queries development and data manipulation. Must work with Reporting Services, stored procedures, and views. Manage interference between applications and database.
• Participate in meetings to share knowledge regarding design, requirements, and program function to other staff.
• Present regular status updates on projects to management. Define development expectations to development staff, and review work product for completeness. Communicate progress with business users.
• Assist with documentation for users to describe system features including user manuals, training documentation, and help documentation.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field and two (2) years' .NET experience in analysis, design, and development of major systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have experience in performing detailed analysis, coding complex and secure solutions, creating documentation, and troubleshooting code.
• Strong user support and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to communicate and work effectively with users, vendors, management and other IT peers both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills needed.
• Must have strong analytical skills, the ability to think logically, and must be a self-starter able to research and find solutions independently.
• Must have strong code development skills, experience with creating requirements, design, and test documentation.
• Must know and have experience with SDLC processes.
• Must have experience with C#.
• Fingerprint background check required.
• Must be able to travel state wide and out of state on a limited basis.
• May be required to work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Some on-call time may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with MS SQL, XML, and JavaScript is preferred.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) 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.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
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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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Do you have experience coding with C#?

• Yes
• No

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Briefly describe your experience with .NET in analysis, design, and development of major systems.
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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $58,000 and $62,500?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that interviews will be conducted in person, and that this job is in person, and does not support remote work.

• Yes
• No

06

As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
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Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
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As a condition of employment, I understand that all sworn and non-sworn employees, including contract and temporary employees will be subject to random drug testing.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

• Yes
• No

11

I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?

• Yes
• No

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Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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