Senior Applications Developer

The Senior Applications Developer position offers a chance to shape systems that support vital public services. This role offers the opportunity to lead development on high-impact systems that support critical  programs across multiple bureaus. The position provides broad technical exposure to development tools, cloud technologies, and complex enterprise applications while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will join a motivated team that values ideas and learning. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact through innovation.

This position supports the development and maintenance of complex applications used throughout the Commonwealth. The role involves leading technical work, guiding project activities, and ensuring that systems meet business needs. As a Senior Applications Developer, you will perform the following duties:

• System Analysis: Review existing automated and manual systems to determine effective ways to improve or convert processes
• Project Leadership: Guide technical work, assign tasks when needed, and mentor staff on advanced methods
• User Collaboration: Meet with business partners to identify requirements, resolve issues, and design solutions that meet program needs
• Application Development: Develop, test, and maintain complex applications while following project documentation and quality procedures
• Technical Communication: Explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
• Vendor Coordination: Monitor vendor work, assist with implementation efforts, and troubleshoot system issues with partners

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work Hours will range from 7:30am - 5:00pm (candidate may decide schedule). Lunch period will be based on selected work schedule (30 minute/1 hour lunch), Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You must come into the office two days per week at a minimum. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates, who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary (before taxes) of $78,925.00.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 
• Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or 
• Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or 
• One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or 
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires three or more years of full-time experience working with .NET, VB.NET / C# and SQL Server.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans: 

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.