Applications Developer 3 Au

Are you an experienced IT professional with applications development experience? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, the Department of the Auditor General is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Department’s IT office. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to make Pennsylvania stronger.

The DAG is looking for an Applications Developer 3 to join our Office of Information Technology. An employee in this position will create, maintain, and enhance software applications used by all employees in the Department. 

Description of duties:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications used within the Department.
• Participate in joint software application design sessions with users based on office/bureau requirements.
• Assist in preparing the technical strategy for completing the project and communicate this with co-workers and users.
• Participate in logical and physical database design sessions.
• Test and debug programs and verify output results. 
• Create or update application documentation as needed. 
• Support AG staff on application software related issues.
• Respond to Help Desk tickets in a timely manner.
• Prepare sample test data, in coordination with the end-user, to test and debug programs and verify output results.
• Assist in developing and maintaining user manuals for applicable application systems.
• Complete daily job status update and discuss activities with supervisor.
• Maintain effective working relationship with end-users, management, and co-workers.
• Participate in on-the-job training.
• Assist in developing programming standards and procedures.
• Assist co-workers as needed with technical problems or questions.
• Comply with all departmental and office policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor or director.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience 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’s 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.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• C#//MVC/Entity Framework – minimum 3 years of experience
• ASP.NET & .NET – minimum 3 years of experience
• MS Visual Studio – minimum 3 years of experience
• Desktop/mobile Apps – experience desired
• SharePoint – experience desired
• MS Power Apps – experience desired
• MS SQL Server – minimum 3 years of experience
• MS Dev Ops & SQL Reporting Services – experience desired
• MS Office 365 Products – minimum 2 years of experience
• Relational Database design and programming – minimum 2 years of experience
• 11 Cyber Security Focused Application Development – experience desired

Legal Requirements:

How to Apply:

• You must attach a resume to your application. 
• You must attach a transcript to your application. 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.  

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The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination 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. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment. 

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.