Senior Applications Developer

THE POSITION

Are you a highly driven IT professional with advanced technical and analytical experience in project management of client/server and Internet/intranet systems? If so, the Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center has an exciting opportunity that provides end-to-end IT services to all staff in the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA). Take your career to the next level and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the planning, development tasks, implementation, maintenance, testing, contract related tasks, and documentation of highly complex computer systems, developed independently or in the role of project leader, within the Commercial-Off-The-Shelf / Software as a Service (COTS/SaaS) development team within the Office of Administration (OA) Health and Human Services Delivery Center (HHS DC). The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and maintenance for Department of Health (DOH) applications. The incumbent serves as a technical and/or cross-functional lead worker or project resource for the systems development life cycle (SDLC) management of these mission critical applications used to support DOH Program Offices. Experience with Azure Dev Ops, build and code management would be beneficial to this position as you will provide support and maintenance to highly complex web applications.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. 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 in Harrisburg. Note: You will be expected to work in the office 1 day per month. This could change and you may be required to come into the office, headquartered at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, more often or permanently. 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4; or Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate degree in any information technology field; or Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

This particular position requires you to have three or more years of full-time experience with: .NET VB.NET or C# SQL Server or Oracle You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.