Application Developer and Analyst II

Boston Public Health Commission•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Applications Developer/Analyst II position, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Applications in ITS, is funded by the Community Initiatives Bureau (CIB) and directly supports CIB's activities in providing services to Boston residents. This role involves working closely with the Director of CIB and Division Directors within CIB to support and develop multiple systems used for environmental investigation and enforcement, permitting regulated industries, and analysis/reporting of data on CIB programs and divisions.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or directly related field (e.g., Information Technology, Information Science)
4 or more years of application development and support.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to independently analyze and document findings and recommend solutions.
Solid experience with data modeling and strong problem-solving skills.
Experience in developing web applications using Python, VB or C#, ASP.NET, .Net Framework, CSS, Ajax, JQuery, JavaScript and IIS, or modern equivalents (e.g., React, Node.js, or Python-based frameworks).
Experience with SQL, PL/SQL and Relational Database queries.
Motivated to explore new technologies and learn new skills.
Able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to interact effectively with internal and external audiences and peers.
Commitment to learning new and emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing and deploying solutions that integrate large language model (LLM) APIs (e.g., Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, xAI Grok, and Azure AI Foundry) preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Power platform (Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI) is a plus.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and the ability to critically review, test, and validate AI-generated code preferred.
Experience in healthcare, public health or government is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise-wide applications and business solutions to support the Community Initiatives Bureau’s divisions and programs.
Perform multiple application development tasks following industry standard software engineering practices and design control processes.
Design, implement, and deploy AI-powered solutions — including integrations with large language model (LLM) APIs (e.g., Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, xAI Grok, and Azure AI Foundry) — to automate and enhance CIB and ITS business processes.
Implement and test new applications, integrations, reports, custom forms and workflows.
Work closely with all applicable cross-functional teams to fully understand all relevant business requirements, processes, and needs.
Conduct systems requirement definition sessions.
Maintain appropriate coordination and communication with functional owners and users.
Support the creation, execution and documentation of functional and automated tests necessary to ensure that the delivered product meets requirements.
Prepare and maintain documentation of developed code and system customizations.
Apply project management skills for initiatives to improve business processes.
Work with Bureaus and programs across BPHC to plan, develop and implement enterprise business solutions.
Ensure effective communication between non-technical and technical teams.
Communicate project status and issues with various project stakeholders.
Provide training, management, and support for Enterprise applications.
Keep up to date with industry trends and developments.
Manage and monitor systems operations and resources to research, resolve, and track problems.
Respond to and resolve support tickets assigned to the enterprise applications team.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational opportunities.
Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation, while applying independent professional judgment to review, validate, and take ownership of any AI-generated output.
Identify and recommend opportunities to apply AI and automation to CIB/ITS systems and workflows, consistent with BPHC's AI policy and data governance standards.
Operates independently. Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions affecting the department and staff as it relates to unit operations/services and BPHC policy.
Perform other duties as required.