Applications Developer 2

State of Pennsylvania

$67K — $102K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year as Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3, or equivalent experience.
  • 4 years of IT experience with 2 years in applications development or maintenance.
  • 2 years of IT experience in applications development or maintenance with an associate's degree in IT.
  • Bachelor's degree in any information technology field.

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain Datacap and FileNet systems.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to fulfill enterprise business needs.
  • Coordinate project discussions and product implementation.
  • Troubleshoot user problems and resolve performance issues.
  • Stay updated on Datacap and FileNet versions and potential upgrades.

Benefits

  • Multiple health insurance plans including vision and dental.
  • Competitive retirement and investment options.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation and parental leave.
  • Flexibility with work schedules including telework opportunities.
  • Employee discounts on various services and memberships.
Full Job Description
Salary: $67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA EBR ITDC Sltns Mgmt Crs
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 01522
Position Number: 00089716
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00812350
Worksite Address: 651 Boas Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17121
Contact Name: Abbie Moist
Contact Email: [email protected]
Bureau / Division: Employment Banking and Revenue IT Delivery Center Solutions Management - Cross Application Integration Division

THE POSITION
Are you passionate about cross applications integration and solutions management? Find your chance to thrive in this Applications Developer 2 position with our Employment Banking and Revenue IT Delivery Center (EBR DC) Solutions Management - Cross Application Integration Division. With our team, you will serve as a mid-level administrator for our enterprise scanning solution, Datacap, and enterprise content management system, FileNet, by leading all aspects of installation, configuration, documentation, testing, maintenance, upgrades, monitoring, problem resolution tracking, and support for both products.
This position gives you the opportunity to collaborate with multiple project teams and solve interesting challenges every day. Apply now and help provide essential support for the IT needs of government Employment, Banking, and Revenue programs that serve communities across the state!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Applications Developer 2, your work will focus on supporting the Datacap and FileNet products and infrastructure that manage and organize important digitally stored documents for the EBR DC. We will rely on you to work with a variety of technical teams to ensure these systems run smoothly and meet the needs of many projects. Responsibilities in this role include:
  • Mid-Level IT Administration: Help install, maintain, configure, document, upgrade, and monitor Datacap and FileNet development and functionality across all environments
  • Technical Collaboration: Assist teams from multiple functional areas in completing projects that meet the scanning and content management requirements of enterprise business needs
  • Project Development: Contribute to discussions about agency utilization of Datacap and FileNet; assist in the coordination and implementation of new projects, changes to current projects, and standards for product use
  • User Support: Solve problems of average complexity including routine day-to-day problems or performance issues raised by users; work with vendor staff to troubleshoot and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner
  • Product Knowledge: Maintain familiarity with Datacap and FileNet versions, research potential upgrades and recognize impacts to business processes

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 a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position currently reports to the office on Wednesday and Thursday each week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • 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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
  • Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; 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.

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 Guidelines.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 1 or as a Computer Programmer 3 for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

How much full-time paraprofessional information technology experience do you possess?
  • 4 years or more
  • 3 but less than 4 years
  • 2 but less than 3 years
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in information technology?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
  • Yes
  • No

06

If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in information technology, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
07

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

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