Applications Developer Administrator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 89,996 - 136,842; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Applications Developer Administrator within the Health and Human Services IT Delivery Center to shape major systems supporting programs across the Commonwealth. This role helps maintain mission-critical tools that keep essential services running smoothly across state agencies.

You will lead technical staff, manage IT projects, and direct the design and improvement of enterprise systems while collaborating with agency partners to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT experience with application development/maintenance.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Must meet PA residency requirement.
• Senior Applications Developer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor technical staff in developing, testing, and supporting complex applications.
• Manage planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple IT projects across agencies.
• Direct the design, configuration, and improvement of critical enterprise systems.
• Assess design options and recommend technology solutions that align with business needs.
• Review work products, ensure standards compliance, and coordinate testing activities.
• Collaborate with agency partners to identify needs and enhance system performance.

Skills

IT experience

Application development

Senior Applications Developer

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in IT

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Job description

Applications Developer Administrator

Salary: $89,996.00 - $136,842.00 annually

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Position Overview

As an Applications Developer Administrator with the Health and Human Services IT Delivery Center, you will shape major systems supporting programs across the Commonwealth. Your work supports mission‑critical tools that help keep important services running smoothly across several state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor technical staff in developing, testing, and supporting complex applications.
• Project Oversight: Manage planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple IT projects across agencies.
• System Management: Direct the design, configuration, and improvement of critical enterprise systems.
• Technical Evaluation: Assess design options and recommend technology solutions that align with business needs.
• Quality Assurance: Review work products, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate testing activities.
• Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with agency partners to identify needs and enhance system performance.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours range from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday; lunch period based on selected schedule.
• Telework opportunity part‑time with a minimum of two onsite days per week; requires secure high‑speed Internet and approved Pennsylvania location.
• Starting annual salary for new Commonwealth employees: $89,996.00.

Qualifications

• One year as a Senior Applications Developer (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title); or
• Six years of IT experience including four years in application development/maintenance; or
• Four years of IT experience in application development/maintenance plus an associate’s degree; or
• Two years of IT experience in application development/maintenance plus a bachelor’s degree; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Additional Information

• Veteran preference: Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For details, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html.
• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) hearing and speech disabilities: 711.
• Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation only; misrepresentation or falsification is not permitted.
• Early applications and other materials not reviewed; late applications not accepted.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam.
• No additional written exam required.
• Your score is based on detailed information provided and is valid only for this posting.
• Inaccurate information may lower score or result in disqualification.
• Only one application per posting.
• Results provided via email.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and 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 protected categories under applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.