Job Summary

We are seeking motivated Entry Level Programmers for a direct hire, full-time opportunity in Shreveport, LA. This onsite role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career software development professionals who want hands-on experience building, supporting, troubleshooting, and enhancing business applications and databases.

This opportunity offers a strong environment for learning, mentorship, and long-term career growth. You will work closely with IT professionals and business users in a collaborative setting where teamwork, continuous improvement, and practical technology solutions are valued. The organization offers stability, supportive leadership, professional development, and the opportunity to work on software systems that support meaningful educational and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, test, maintain, and enhance software applications, databases, and system integrations.
- Troubleshoot application issues and assist with timely resolution for end users.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following software development best practices.
- Participate in software design, testing, implementation, and application support activities.
- Collaborate with business users and IT staff to gather requirements and improve system functionality.
- Maintain technical documentation, user guides, reports, and related system support materials.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire, full-time position.
- Onsite role in Shreveport, LA.
- Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Educational assistance or reimbursement program.
- Career growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Develop and maintain software applications and system integrations.
- Support database management, reporting, and application troubleshooting.
- Work with users and IT teams to gather requirements and improve functionality.
- Participate in testing, implementation, documentation, and ongoing application support.

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1 to 2 years of programming, software development, internship, academic project, or related technical experience preferred for this entry-level role.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages or technologies such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
- Understanding of databases, queries, reporting, or application support concepts.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and end users.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with database management and SQL reporting.
- Familiarity with K-12 educational software systems.
- Experience with JCAMPUS and/or JPAMS is a strong plus.
- Internship, academic, or entry-level software development project experience.
- Interest in long-term growth within software development, application support, and business technology systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.