Senior Applications Developer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Applications Developer supports the development and maintenance of complex applications used throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The position leads technical work, guides project activities, and helps ensure systems meet business needs. It provides exposure to development tools, cloud technologies, and complex enterprise applications in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, with the opportunity to contribute to systems supporting critical programs across multiple bureaus.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: 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 including three years in applications development or maintenance; three years of information technology experience in applications development or maintenance plus an associate’s degree in an information technology field; one year of information technology experience in applications development or maintenance plus a bachelor’s degree in an information technology field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least three years of full-time experience working with .NET, VB.NET/C#, and SQL Server.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Review existing automated and manual systems to identify effective ways to improve or convert processes.
• Guide technical work, assign tasks when needed, and mentor staff on advanced methods.
• Meet with business partners to identify requirements, resolve issues, and design solutions that meet program needs.
• Develop, test, and maintain complex applications while following project documentation and quality procedures.
• Explain complex technical topics clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Monitor vendor work, assist with implementation efforts, and troubleshoot system issues with partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed