Applications Developer 2

Are you an Information Technology (IT) professional looking for a new challenge? The Solutions Management Division within the Health and Human Services Delivery Center (HHSDC) is seeking an Applications Developer 2 to complete the team. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and maintenance for Department of Health (DOH) Program Office client/server, CRM, and web-based applications. If you enjoy advanced technical work, this is the opportunity for you. Share your ambition and expertise with our team.

This position is assigned to the Solution Management Division (SMD), Department of Health QA-Custom Team, within the Health and Human Services Delivery Center (HHSDC). The incumbent in this position is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, documentation and management of complex client/server and web-based applications, developed independently or under the guidance of a Senior Applications Developer (SAD)/Applications Developer Admin(ADA).

An Applications Developer 2 is responsible for performing advanced technical client/server and Internet/intranet systems analysis, design and application development as assigned using:

• Development Tools: Visual Studio 2017-2022, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Developer
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, and MS Access
• Reporting/ETL tools: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SSIS, Crystal Reports
• Additional tools, languages, and technologies: XML, SOAP, API, AJAX, VB.NET, C#, ADO.NET, Classic ASP, ASP.NET, CORE MVC, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3 & HTML5, MS Access development

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours will range from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (candidate may decide schedule) Lunch period will be based on selected work schedule (30 minute/1 hour lunch) Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. A minimum of one day per month in office is required. You will be expected to work from home (telework) for the reminder of your work schedule but may be required to come into the office more frequently. 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.
• Parking is located at the building and is free.
• Salary: Selected candidates, who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary (before taxes) of $66,250.00
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3; 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.

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.

• 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.