Senior Applications Developer

Position Overview

Are you looking for an exciting information technology (IT) role where you can use your skills to guide a technical team through the design, development, and implementation of applications? The Public Safety IT Delivery Center is searching for a motivated person with strong attention to detail to join our team as a Senior Applications Developer. This position gives you the opportunity to help shape critical systems that support public safety across Pennsylvania by guiding improvements, solving complex issues, and supporting teams that depend on reliable technology.

Apply now to keep essential public safety operations moving forward!

• Lead development, maintenance, and debugging of complex automated systems for public safety agencies
• Support and enhance the Traffic Crash System (TraCS) application and related modules that operate continuously across the state
• Resolve technical issues received through help desk requests and analyze system performance concerns
• Maintain and update interfaces that connect applications with external agencies and statewide systems
• Manage server tasks such as installing certificates, updating software, and configuring system settings
• Provide guidance to less experienced developers in programming languages and system tools

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break
• Telework: opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 3 days per week, with in‑office reporting on Thursday and Friday each week. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection from an approved location in Pennsylvania.
• Salary: starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases

• One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title)
• Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of applications development or maintenance
• Three years of information technology experience in applications development or maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field
• One year of information technology experience in applications development or maintenance, and a bachelor’s degree in any information technology field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

• Must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements

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.