Senior Applications Developer

Reference #: 4861422

THE POSITIONElevate your career and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence. We are seeking a Senior Applications Developer to assume a pivotal leadership role within the EBR IT Delivery Center Solutions Management Division for Revenue. In this position, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of essential business functions within the Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PATH) system. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence and enhance the operational efficiency of our systems while leading a talented team!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a member of the Delivery Center, you will engage in the development and maintenance activity for the PATH system. Your responsibilities include planning, controlling, directing, and implementing development projects, providing leadership to project staff throughout the systems development life cycle. Additionally, you will ensure effective utilization of hardware, software, personnel, and other resources in meeting assigned goals. The projects require the use of a COTS integrated tax processing software package.We are seeking professionals with specific expertise to assist us in reaching our objectives: experience working with the COTS integrated tax processing software package, GenTax; experience as a development team lead; experience designing and supporting various tax system components: registration, returns processing, taxpayer accounting and collections; experience gathering requirements and performing system analysis, design, documentation, development, and testing; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to function in an atmosphere of constant change with detailed accuracy; ability to function within team based organization; and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels within the organization as well as outside agencies and vendors.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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with a minimum of 1 day a month in the office. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration):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.Other Requirements:

This particular position also requires at least two years of full-time experience with Fast Enterprises GenTax and Microsoft VB.NET.You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.

You mu t 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 may 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 towww.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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.