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Applications Developer 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Executive Offices

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$59,345 - $90,211

per year

Closes

March 27, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves helping test and improve software applications used by Pennsylvania's health and human services agencies, focusing on checking for bugs, ensuring accessibility for all users, and documenting results.

You'll work in a team to support the full process of building and maintaining these important systems.

It's a good fit for someone with basic tech skills who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and making government services better and more inclusive.

Key Requirements

  • Assist in developing and executing test cases for system acceptance, regression, user acceptance, and accessibility testing
  • Apply 508 and WCAG 2.2 standards for accessibility compliance in testing
  • Document test results, identify defects, provide reports, and support retesting after fixes
  • Participate in meetings with business, testing, development staff, and contractors for complex projects
  • Manage multiple IT tasks through planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases
  • Ensure on-time delivery and quality of IT solutions while supporting total quality management and customer-focused service
  • Work in a hybrid schedule with at least 2 days per week in the Harrisburg office and the rest teleworking from Pennsylvania

Full Job Description

Are you interested in taking your technical career to the next level? Join the Office of Administration as an Applications Developer 1. 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). The incumbent in this position will provide application development services in support of systems acceptance, regression, user acceptance and accessibility testing activities for the Division's internally built applications. Help improve the quality of services for various agencies throughout the Delivery Center by joining our team!

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Requirements

As an Applications Developer 1, you will assist in testing processes for both project and maintenance operations work within the Software Testing Unit of the Solutions Management Division.

The incumbent will assist in the development and execution of test cases for various testing activities as they pertain to the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and will leverage applicable 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for Accessibility Compliance testing.

This individual will also document results, identify defects, and provide test reports and deliverables, as well as retesting support once defects have been resolved.

This position will participate in sessions with business, testing staff, development staff and contractors regarding the testing of complex projects.The incumbent will manage multiple IT tasks relative to their planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases for individually assigned tasks or team sub tasks and deliverables.

This position will ensure on-time delivery and quality of IT solutions and services provided to our customers.

You will actively support and participate in total quality management, continuous quality improvement, team-based process, and customer-focused service in all activities of the Software Testing Unit.

The incumbent will serve as a technical and cross-functional project resource for the SDLC of these mission critical applications used to support DHS Program Offices.


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 must come into the office 2 days per week at a minimum.

    You will be expected to work from home (telework) for the reminder of your work schedule, but this could change and you may be required to come into the office more frequently.

    The office is headquartered at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

    Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as an Information Technology Trainee or Computer Programmer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
  • Three years of information technology experience that includes one year of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Other Requirements:

  • 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 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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    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.


    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.

    Additional 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5264500