Senior Application Developer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Senior Application Developer to lead enterprise application development and support for HRD/WC systems. You will design, implement, test, and deploy using ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, MVC, and Web API while ensuring security and performance.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, Agile/Scrum practices, and collaboration with technical and business teams. A strong background in SQL Server and production support is required, with independence and adaptability valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience with ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, MVC, Web API and SQL server.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with REST Web API.
• Experience with advanced query design, stored procedures, views, and functions.
• Experience with CI/CD, deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong communication with technical and business resources.
• Ability to adapt to new business cultures and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and provide production support for enterprise applications.
• Lead design, development, and deployment using ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, MVC, SQL Server, and web APIs.
• Manage security, permissions, and access to applications and services.
• Provide day-to-day administration, support, and monitoring of applications.
• Perform query tuning and write ad-hoc SQL queries.
• Create IT documents, user guides, and knowledge base materials.
• Follow policies and standards for project management, reporting, and risk tracking.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ASP.NET

NET Core

C#

MVC

SQL Server

jQuery

Azure DevOps

Web API

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Senior Application Developer (260006K9)

Job Description

Senior Application Developer - ( 260006K9 )

Description

Senior Application Developer

The Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) plans and executes fiscal and administrative policies that serve to ensure the financial stability, efficiency, and effectiveness of state government. The key responsibilities of A&F include managing the operational and capital budgets of the Commonwealth and managing funds received from the federal government. A&F IT is a unit under the Executive Office for Administration & Finance (A&F) and is overseen by the Secretariat Chief Information Officer (SCIO). A&F IT is a team of approximately 300 skilled and committed IT professionals who develop and maintain technical solutions that address business challenges for Executive Office of Administration and Finance agencies.

Position Summary

The App Support/Developer III is a senior technical position responsible for application development, maintenance, production support, and technical leadership for enterprise applications supporting the Human Resources Division’s Workers’ Compensation Unit (HRD/WC). The position serves as the lead developer for eCompManager and supports related applications, including eServices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serving on the A&F IT technical team and being involved with the application design, development, build, unit testing and deployment by using ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, MVC, SQL Server, jQuery, Azure DevOps, and web API.
• Thoroughly testing all code to ensure that programs are functioning correctly.
• Manage security, permissions and access to applications and related services.
• Provide day-to-day administration, support and monitoring of applications and related services.
• Query performance tuning and writing ad-hoc queries.
• Creating IT documents for knowledge base, user guides and other various communications systems
• Following established business, technical and project policies and guidelines aligned with A&F and EOTSS principles and standards to include the following: use of best practices, meeting management, project plans, status reports and dashboards, risk and issue tracking, change requests and resource management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience with ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, MVC, Web API and SQL server
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with REST Web API
• Experience with advanced query design, stored procedures, views, and functions
• Experience with continuous integration, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment.
• Ability to communicate with technical and business resources at many levels in a manner that supports progress and success.
• Ability to understand, appreciate and adapt to new business cultures and ways of working.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or practical experience in the field of information technology application development and support, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Master’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff...

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : App Support / Developer III

Primary Location

Job

Information Systems and Technology

Agency

Exec Office of Administration and Finance

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 4:04:50 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary: 107,164.20 - 157,373.84 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff... or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Gabriella Knight - 8572861554

Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No