Applications Developer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health and Human Services Delivery Center is seeking an Applications Developer 2 who enjoys solving challenges and improving statewide systems. In this role, you will work with experienced team members to support key applications that help deliver services every day. You will be developing, reviewing, and improving technical solutions that keep essential programs running smoothly. Take your career up a notch with us! This position supports major applications that help the Commonwealth deliver important benefits and services. Your work focuses on developing, improving, and supporting middleware systems that are used by many program offices.

Requirements

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field
• A bachelor's degree in any information technology field
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Able to perform essential job functions

Nice To Haves

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate in designing, building, and testing application features that support mission critical systems
• Assist with maintaining middleware applications to ensure reliability and strong performance
• Work with project teams to gather requirements and understand technical needs
• Help review and improve development methods, coding practices, and workflow strategies
• Support and mentor less experienced developers in completing technical tasks
• Analyze problems within assigned applications and recommend effective solutions

Benefits

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office at minimum 2 days per week.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree