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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senior Applications Developer in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4449054 THE POSITION Do you have experience and knowledge in developing databases, extract-load-transform programs, applications, and reports in an agile environment? This position offers a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated professional with advanced technical and analytical experience in data warehouse development, who enjoys the challenges of serving as a SQL database and Azure Data Lake developer within the Health and Human Services IT Delivery Center. If providing leadership to advanced technical staff while engaging in the design, development, and support of critical enterprise applications sounds exciting to you, apply today!
The Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center provides end-to-end IT services to all staff in the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA).
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Senior Application Developer position works in the Enterprise Data Warehouse in the DOH / DDAP Solutions Management Division, in the Health & Human Services IT Delivery Center. Primary responsibilities of this role include designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining advanced, complex data lakes, data warehouse databases, extract-load-transform programs, applications, and reports.
This Senior Application Developer is a senior level position that requires advanced, specialized knowledge and experience in data warehousing, database, and programming concepts and technology. The incumbent must have proven experience in the development, maintenance, testing, and maintenance of SQL Server databases, Azure Data Lakes, and data extract and load programs. This position assists in a technical leadership role on multiple, critical, and complex data warehouse and business intelligence projects.
This position will work with public health professionals, business analysts, application developers, database, and system administrators to achieve project objectives - including delivery dates, cost objectives, quality objectives, and program area customer satisfaction objectives. There are several exciting projects underway, including moving the data warehouse into Azure, the Department of Health's Data Modernization Initiative, and the Reporting Hub.
If you have experience in public health information technology and Agile development methodology, we highly encourage you to apply!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. 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. Note: You will be expected to work in the office 1 day per month. This could change and you may be required to come into the office, headquartered at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, more often or permanently. Salary:Selected candidates, who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary (before taxes) of $74,191.00. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4; or Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applicati ns maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; 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. Other Requirements: This particular position also requires two or more years of full-time experience with Microsoft SQL Server. 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 will 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.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.