Applications Developer 2

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Commonwealth of PA - Opportunities for All Job Seekers | Find Your Passion for Public Service! Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Applications Developer 2 | Find Your Passion for Public Service! page has loaded. Applications Developer 2 | Find Your Passion for Public Service! page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Commonwealth of PA - Opportunities for All Job Seekers Menu Commonwealth of PA - Opportunities for All Job Seekers Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Find Your Passion for Public Service! powered by NEOGOV ® Applications Developer 2 Print Apply  Applications Developer 2 Salary $67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-38949-01522 Department Public Utility Commission Division PU Mis Opening Date 12/29/2025 Closing Date 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 01522 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00171803 Bureau / Division Bureau of Administration Worksite Address 400 North Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17120 Contact Name Illy Tobin Contact Phone 717.787.8714 Contact Email ra-puchr@pa.gov Description Benefits Questions THE POSITION Are you a skilled application developer looking to make an impact where technology meets public service? The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is on the hunt for a driven and creative professional to join our Product Development Section as a key contributor in building and maintaining cutting-edge .NET applications. If you are excited by meaningful work, collaboration with a skilled Office of Communications team, and using your knowledge of modern web technologies, then this is your chance to make a real difference. Be part of something bigger --apply now and bring your code to life for the Commonwealth! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Application Developer in the PUC's Product Development Section, you will play a critical role in advancing the agency's digital services. You will design, build, and maintain applications that directly support internal operations and public-facing platforms used by citizens and stakeholders statewide. You will be expected to analyze user and system requirements, develop solutions in a Microsoft .NET environment, and ensure your work meets performance, security, and accessibility standards. This role relies on a strong understanding of software engineering principles, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering reliable, user-centered systems.This position offers a unique opportunity to support critical citizen services while collaborating with a talented Office of Communications team in a dynamic, mission-oriented environment. Your responsibilities will include:Design, develop, test, and deploy applications using .NET 6/7/8, Visual C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, and related technologies.Build and maintain APIs and integration layers to connect internal systems and enable efficient data exchange between platforms.Develop and manage SQL Server database objects, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and optimizing performance.Collaborate with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.Maintain and enhance existing applications while contributing to modernization and migration efforts toward newer frameworks and platforms.Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues using root cause analysis and diagnostic tools; document solutions and implement preventive measures.Ensure all applications adhere to agency standards for cybersecurity, privacy, performance, and compliance with government regulations.Contribute to technical documentation, including user manuals, architecture diagrams, and release notes.Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and cross-functional collaborations to support process improvement and knowl