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ITPA P11-12 - Application Developer

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.32 - $48.09

per hour

Closes

February 10, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an application developer in the State of Michigan's technology department, where you'll design, build, test, and launch software systems to support state agency operations.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in coding and problem-solving who enjoys working on public service projects.

The role offers a hybrid work setup in Lansing with some office time required, plus a potential signing bonus for new hires.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (official transcripts required)
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer applications and systems
  • Proficiency in programming languages and software development tools
  • Ability to perform information systems analysis and problem-solving
  • Eligibility to work in the US with proof provided within three days of hire
  • Residency in Michigan for hybrid remote work (2 office days per week in Lansing)
  • Submission of cover letter, resume, and official transcripts with application

Full Job Description

About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:
As an application developer, the employee performs a complete range of information system analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications for (insert agency name/application system).

View the position descriptions here:
ITPA P11
ITPA 12

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.

An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.

A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted.

An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft.

Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

Position Location:
This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


Signing Bonus:
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.

Requirements

Education
ITPA P11/12: Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience
ITPA P11: No specific type or amount is required.
ITPA 12: Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Qualifications

ITPA P11/12
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Information

Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5208168