Development Analyst

County-of-York; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

York County Government seeks a Developer to join its IT department in York, PA. The position focuses on development, maintenance, and deployment of software applications with adherence to SDLC, CI/CD practices, and collaborative cross-team work.

Responsibilities include writing clean code, troubleshooting, documenting procedures, and supporting software installation and deployment. A background check and valid driver's license are required, with in-person work at the York County location.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of employment with the York County IT department or 6 months of experience/training in software development.
• Familiar with Microsoft development tools, SQL, code repositories, Java/JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, C#/C/.NET, PHP.
• Familiar with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, version control systems, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiar with database schema, data constraints, and overall database management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and staff from other County departments.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and in high-stress environments.
• Capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of York County Government's operational model, processes, and strategic goals.
• Completion of a Pennsylvania Criminal Background check and fingerprinting, required for all employees in this role.
• Possession of a valid and current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical resource for development operations addressing requests within SLA and uptime requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following common best practices.
• Support the development of code and design software applications based on user specifications.
• Modify existing software to correct errors or make improvements.
• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging applications.
• Participate in software testing and validation procedures.
• Participate in software installation and deployment.
• Gather requirements and evaluate user feedback to modify software.
• Collaborate with the systems team, project team, and stakeholders to design software.
• Assists in the creation supporting documentation for software including but not limited to flowcharts, data file layouts, job procedures, and form requirements.
• Installation and maintenance of third-party software applications as assigned.
• Maintain working knowledge of IT operations and functions.
• Prepare and present pertinent project material.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Software development lifecycle

Agile

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Explain technical concepts

Stress management

Microsoft development tools

SQL

Code repositories (Git)

Java/JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Python

C#/C/.NET

PHP

CI/CD pipelines

Databases

Tools

Microsoft development tools

SQL

Code repositories

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Developer will actively contribute to development operations under general direction. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software applications, documenting code and software specifications, participating in code review, and consulting the Systems & Development Manager on development operations and metrics. This position is only offered in-person at our York, PA location.

Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

• Serves as a technical resource for development operations addressing requests within
  service level agreements and defined uptime requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following common best practices.
• Support the development of code and design software applications based on user
  specifications.
• Modify existing software to correct errors or make improvements.
• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging applications.
• Participate in software testing and validation procedures.
• Participate in software installation and deployment.
• Gather requirements and evaluate user feedback to modify software.
• Collaborate with the systems team, project team, and stakeholders to design software.
• Assists in the creation supporting documentation for software including but not limited
  to flowcharts, data file layouts, job procedures, and form requirements.
• Installation and maintenance of third-party software applications as assigned.
• Maintain working knowledge of IT operations and functions.
• Prepare and present pertinent project material.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Developer

• At least 6 months of employment with the York County IT department or 6 months of
  experience/training in software development.
• Familiar with Microsoft development tools, SQL, code repositories, Java/JavaScript,
  HTML/CSS, Python, C#/C/.NET, PHP.
  
• Familiar with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, version control
  systems, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiar with database schema, data constraints, and overall database management.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and staff
  from other County departments.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and in high-stress environments.
• Capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of York County Government's operational model, processes, and
  strategic goals.
• Completion of a Pennsylvania Criminal Background check and fingerprinting, required
  for all employees in this role.
• Possession of a valid and current driver’s license.

If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at [e-mail].