Software Engineer -Legislative Research ; Non-Merit

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Software Engineer in OCIT. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour‑for‑hour basis with prior approval.

• Work with stakeholders and systems analyst to develop specifications for new applications and features.
• Work with systems analysts to develop training.
• Work with systems analysts to plan, maintain a timeline for, and deliver projects.
• Communicate with other programmers to prevent duplication of code.
• Provide assistance to other programmers when needed.
• Provide tier‑3 support for in‑house applications.
• Develop and maintain applications and processes that permit the agency to achieve its goals and mission effectively and efficiently.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve processes.
• Create and maintain best practices for IT development.
• Develop and maintain efficient databases.
• Work with management and systems analysts to deliver short‑and‑long‑term application development goals.
• Work with systems analysts to appropriately test applications before delivery to production systems.
• Actively seek opportunities and methods to improve standards.
• Work with management and systems analysts to create and maintain best practices for software development.
• Document applications and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of C#, , .NET Standard, .NET Core, SQL, database technology, Type Script, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Knowledge of ASP.NET, frontend web frameworks (Angular), Nx, SQL Server, and Git.
• Ability and desire to learn a wide range of tools and frameworks within the software development discipline.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing work environment and adapt development practices to meet the agency’s needs, as well as willingness and ability to take on additional responsibilities for extended periods of time during emergencies.
• Ability to work as part of team.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Knowledge base generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent training. Limited relevant experience may be required. Education may be substituted for experience and experience may be substituted for education at the discretion of the supervisor and manager.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Final date to receive applications: 3/20/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Employment Type:

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Location:

702 Capital Ave, Capitol Annex Room 456, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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Hiring Agency:
Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Contact:
Becca Fryman, becca.fryman,

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D