Senior Applications Developer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training (one of the following)

• 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)
• Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance
• Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field
• One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements

• Three or more years of full-time experience working with .NET, VB.NET / C# and SQL Server
• Must meet PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Work Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours 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.

Pay

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.