Senior Applications Developer
Job details
- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $77,379 - $117,497/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Are you interested in playing a key role in keeping important workforce systems strong and reliable? As the Senior Applications Developer, working with the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS), you will perform highly complex advanced technical work in its analysis, planning, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance. You will have the opportunity to develop new application systems to meet program initiatives that are associated with the Workforce Development business programs. Apply today and help create solutions that improve how Pennsylvanians access services every day.
Position Duties
This position supports major workforce applications by leading technical planning, design, and development for complex systems. You will guide key projects that keep important applications current and dependable. As a Senior Applications Developer, you will perform the following duties:
- System Design: Work with teams to plan system structures and technical solutions that support workforce programs
- Application Development: Build and update advanced web and client server applications using current programming tools
- Technical Leadership: Guide developers by sharing knowledge, reviewing code, and supporting high quality standards
- Problem Resolution: Analyze issues, identify solutions, and support applications during testing and after implementation
- Project Planning: Help estimate timelines, gather requirements, and support project goals for critical systems
- User Support: Work with program staff to explain system functions, address concerns, and improve application usability
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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 in Harrisburg. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- 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); or
- Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
- Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; 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:
- 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
Other Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- 1 or more years
- 6 months but less than 1 year
- Less than 6 months
- None
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- 30 credits or more
- 15 but less than 30 credits
- Less than 15 credits
- None
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
- Yes
Develops or customizes and tests application interfaces to support users. Develops detailed functional or technical specifications for interface customizations, modifications, or workflow development based on business requirements. Writes code for update statements, modules, and programs as required. Makes recommendations if standard solutions are appropriate or if customizations are needed or feasible.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience DEVELOPING NEW AND CUSTOMIZING EXISTING application systems to support users. I was responsible for testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues.
- B. I have experience CUSTOMIZING EXISTING application systems to support users and testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application development.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to application development.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Monitors and maintains scheduled interfaces, new or existing application customizations, unit and system test documents, and user acceptance test scripts. Performs regression testing and monitors the integration and interaction of the system with other related components. Analyzes application performance and makes recommendations for program tuning and job scheduling. Researches technology developments and informs management of potential impacts to current systems.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing and taking corrective action.
- B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I took corrective action based on the regression testing performed by someone else.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application optimization, application performance management, or application performance tuning and optimization.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to application monitoring and optimization.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Designs and implements data warehouse structures or system architecture. Plans and implements expansions, reorganizations, or conversions. Recommends and justifies hardware and software upgrades and enhancements to ensure optimal performance.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING data warehouse structures or system architecture. I recommended and justified hardware and software upgrades and enhancements.
- B. I have experience IMPLEMENTING data warehouse structures or system architecture someone else designed. I recommended and justified hardware and software upgrades and enhancements.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data warehousing.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to data warehouse design and implementation.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Designs or customizes and implements data analytics solutions utilizing tools such as Microsoft .NET Suite (Visual Studio.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, MVC Framework, jQuery, Angular); SQL Server that includes complex stored procedures, functions, and views, TFS, T-SQL Query language. Evaluates solution architecture to ensure alignment with established plans, standards, policies, and procedures.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A.I have experience designing or customizing AND implementing data analytics solutions. I evaluated the solution architecture to ensure alignment with established plans, standards, policies, and procedures.
- B. I have experience IMPLEMENTING data analytics solutions. I evaluated solution architecture to ensure alignment with established plans, standards, policies, and procedures.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analytics, business analytics, or data science.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to the development or customization and/or implementation of data analytics solutions.
- The type(s) of analytical models you developed or customized and/or implemented.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Troubleshoots and resolves application issues. Responds to escalated incidents by diagnosing and troubleshooting issues and works with end users and service providers to resolve issues. Provides guidance to users, managers, and other information technology professionals in application planning, design, implementation, operation, security, and quality assurance.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for RESOLVING ALL LEVELS of technical questions and issues. I was the escalation point for complex issues referred by lower-level technicians.
- B. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for RESOLVING ROUTINE questions and issues but referred more complex technical issues to a higher-level technician for resolution.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application or database troubleshooting.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov