Applications Developer 1
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Applications Developer 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Infrastructure Investment Authority
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$67,736 - $102,905
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves building and maintaining web applications and databases to help Pennsylvania communities apply for funding to improve water and wastewater systems.
You'll create user-friendly tools using Microsoft Power Platform, ensure they meet accessibility standards, and support users in gathering project requirements.
It's a great fit for software developers passionate about public service, environmental protection, and working remotely in a team-focused environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience as an Applications Developer 1, Computer Programmer 3, or equivalent
- Proficiency in developing web applications using MVC framework
- Skills in SQL queries and database management
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate workflows and Power BI for data visualization
- Knowledge of ADA compliance and accessibility standards for web applications
- Ability to gather business requirements, provide technical support, and ensure thorough documentation and testing
- Secure high-speed internet for full-time telework from within Pennsylvania
Full Job Description
Would you like to use your software engineering skills to assist Pennsylvania residents and entities with obtaining clean water?
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has a unique opportunity for you to achieve your goals as an Applications Developer 2.
In this role, you will have the chance to develop web applications and database queries for PENNVEST Web Applications.
These critical resources assist Pennsylvania municipalities, authorities, businesses, and communities with applying for financial assistance for various types of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects.
If you excel at applying application development and software engineering processes while ensuring that web applications meet ADA mandates and requirements, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help serve communities across Pennsylvania with our team!
Requirements
In this position, you will complete application development, database activities, power platform, technical support, analysis, and related work to ensure PENNVEST systems are secure, high-performing, and compliant with all requirements.
Your responsibilities will involve developing business solutions using Power Platform, creating Power Automate workflows between web applications and services, and establishing data visualization between PENNVEST web applications using Power BI.
This includes creating SQL queries for PENNVEST web application and using MVC framework while adhering to ADA mandates and requirements.
You will also gather requirements from business users and translate them into effective technical solutions, ensure thorough documentation, provide technical support to internal and external users, and conduct and promote quality assurance and testing of web applications.
Your work will ensure usability and accessibility for end users in their efforts to improve water quality, promote economic development, protect our environment and increase the health and safety of all people in Pennsylvania.
Apply and make a difference with us!
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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Start and end times are non-negotiable
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time as PENNVEST operates in a virtual office format.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If for any reason you are unable to telework from your home office, and at other times as needed, you will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg to work.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
- Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
- A bachelor's degree in any information technology field.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:
- You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania upon hire. You must reside in Pennsylvania prior to your start date.
- You must have at least one year of experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or later.
- You must have at least one year of experience with JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, Razor, DOM (Document Object Model), and OWASP.
- You must have at least one year of experience with the MVC framework.
- You must have at least one year of experience with N-Tier application development using C# in the .NET Framework.
- You must have at least one year of experience with User Interface (UI) or User Experience (UX).
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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).
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.
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