Application Development Analyst

Global Data Consultants•Harrisburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

GDC is currently seeking an Application Development Analyst to work on-site in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. This role offers a collaborative environment supporting the design, development, and maintenance of complex enterprise business systems, with occasional travel as required. As an Application Development Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing business requirements, designing and developing system solutions, and supporting complex applications throughout their lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that align with organizational standards and best practices

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of programming and systems analysis experience.
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL/T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS.
Proficiency in C# and .NET technologies, including VB.NET and ASP.NET.
Experience using version control tools such as GIT.
Understanding of systems development methodologies.
Technical degree or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

Property and Casualty insurance industry experience.
Experience working in enterprise or highly regulated environments.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Experience reviewing peer code and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain complex application systems in accordance with established programming standards and change control procedures.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system designs.
Write, test, debug, and document new applications and enhancements to existing systems.
Develop user interfaces, business rules, reports, data conversions, and system integrations.
Coordinate and perform unit, system, and model office testing to validate business requirements.
Provide on-call or after-hours application and technical support as needed.
Troubleshoot development and production issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
Create and maintain comprehensive program-level and system-level documentation.
Estimate effort, create action plans, and manage timelines for assigned project work.
Interact with clients to clarify requirements, develop test cases, and assist with testing and issue resolution.
Review peer code to ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.
Mentor junior team members and provide cross-training when needed.
Participate in departmental standards committees and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain technical proficiency through ongoing self-development and training.

Benefits

Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation: GDC fully supports and embraces continuing education and industry certifications to stay ahead of trends and remain current within the technology landscape. We recognize that our employees add the real value to our clients and to our business. By approaching our daily operations with a passion for innovation and a shared-learning environment, everyone can make a positive difference.
Career Growth: GDC is one of the fastest growing companies in the region! Sustained growth means ongoing opportunity. Many of our senior leaders have grown within the company, starting with the helpdesk or other entry-level roles to become thought leaders in the fields of IT infrastructure, application development, project management, and business development.
Employee-Centric Environment: GDC prides itself on employee satisfaction with a firm belief that happy employees are the most productive employees. In appreciation of our employees and their contributions, we sponsor numerous events throughout the year including an annual gala, golf, lunch barbeques and more.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: GDC offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, 401(k), short and long-term disability, and group life
Holiday and Vacation: GDC firmly believes in a comfortable work-life balance, and we offer comprehensive holiday and paid-time-off (PTO) packages. We provide a generous PTO package, and we encourage our staff to use it — whether it’s for vacation or other personal reasons everyone needs time to relax and refresh.
Equal Opportunity Workplace: GDC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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