Applications Developer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cumberland County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Applications Developer 2 position with the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on critical technology systems. This position serves as a full stack developer who carries out analysis, design, maintenance, and support for all applications used by the Commission. You will support applications that help strengthen justice processes across Pennsylvania. Join a team that values innovation, problem solving, and collaboration. Build your career while helping an important agency achieve its mission! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on developing, maintaining, and supporting applications that serve the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission. It plays a key role in strengthening agency systems and ensuring that technology solutions meet user needs. As an Applications Developer 2, you will perform the following duties: Application Development: Design, build, and maintain agency applications to support operational needs System Analysis: Evaluate business processes and user requirements to shape effective technical solutions Database Design: Prepare database structures and manage ongoing updates to support data integrity Testing Procedures: Conduct system tests, prepare test plans, and ensure quality through structured testing methods Technical Support: Provide guidance to users, developers, and stakeholders on system functions and technology options Security Compliance: Apply information security practices when determining roles, planning recovery procedures, and managing access 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 are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, schedule to be established. 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 Shippensburg University. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. EXAMINATION INFORMATION 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.

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)
• OR Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance
• OR Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field
• OR A bachelor's degree in any information technology field
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain agency applications to support operational needs
• Evaluate business processes and user requirements to shape effective technical solutions
• Prepare database structures and manage ongoing updates to support data integrity
• Conduct system tests, prepare test plans, and ensure quality through structured testing methods
• Provide guidance to users, developers, and stakeholders on system functions and technology options
• Apply information security practices when determining roles, planning recovery procedures, and managing access

Benefits

• Telework may be an option part-time, schedule to be established.
• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Values inclusion
• 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