Sr Developer

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Salary: Grade 17, Commensurate with experience starting at $95,502.00

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Hybrid 2 days a week onsite

Location: PHEAA Headquarters 1200 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

Department: Grants Platform

Benefits: Please  click here to learn about PHEAA’s Total Rewards Benefits.

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Senior Developer is responsible for using approved programming languages, operating systems and source code to create, enhance, and maintain application solutions that meet the identified functional and non-functional business requirements. This role performs more complex assignments and has greater responsibility in the development process and works closely with Application/Integration Architects and Solution Architects to build and enhance systems at the Agency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development

Code/build application solutions from specifications provided by Requirements Analysts and Application/ Integration Architect

Lead development and execution of unit tests and functional test coverage for assigned coding changes to ensure code quality.

Lead testing of application software modifications utilizing various programming platforms and productivity tools and review results for accuracy.

Perform complex coding and testing in multiple systems and/or processes.

Assist in defining and enforcing processes and procedures to ensure the quality of technical solutions.

Present solutions and represent development team in code reviews.

Represent development team in broader technical reviews used to detect defects in requirements, design, code, test cases, or other project artifacts.

Oversee and enforce documentation of all code changes.

Collaborate with Application/ Integration Architects in the design and development of proof of concept and prototype application environments.

Develop and maintain code repositories according to established version management approaches and methods as defined.

Develop and refresh code construction fundamentals for coding practices, guidelines for use of data, control-related concepts, and error-detection practices

Collaborate with other areas to identify and evaluate risks; participate in mitigation and control activities.

Provide on-call support in support of systems and applications in production.

Lead development team in production support activities including incident and problem management, code corrections, upgrades and patches.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain current on industry specific technologies and emerging trends.

Comply with the Agency’s enterprise security and privacy policies and departmental procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in information technology/MIS, Engineering, or related field and five plus years of programing experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or certification(s).

Demonstrated understanding of system behaviors and functionality.

Hands-on experience designing, building and supporting high-performing applications.

Hands-on experience developing and debugging systems/services

Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and tools.

Working Knowledge of software engineering, design, and testing.

Experience with Structured Querly Language (SQL)

Experience with relational and Not Only SQL (NOSQL) databases.

Experience with HTTPS, REST, API development, troubleshooting, and enhancement recommendations

Experience in decomposing and enhancing complex data storage relationships and solutions.

Experience in developing complex FinTech workflows using JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON, optimizing both user-facing interfaces and high-volume batch processing systems. 

Essential Duties AND Responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

May provide 24/7 support as needed

Must be able to perform basic math.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment regularly.

Perform work required for this position in an office environment and/or via remote or hybrid arrangement.

Remain sedentary for significant periods of time.

Must be able to communicate in both written and verbal formats (i.e. email, letters, etc.).

Must be able to have a regular and predictable on-site attendance for a highly interactive role.

Must be able to use a personal computer.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight timelines.

Ability to solve problems of the most complex technical nature.

Ability to work accurately, efficiently and concentrate for long periods of time in a detailed environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to mentor others.

Ability to promote and support a consistent, professional, customer focus.

Ability to withstand a moderate amount of stress.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to synthesize and apply disparate pieces of information.

Ability to assess and identify dependencies and actions needed to successfully perform work as assigned.

Ability to stay current with new and emerging application development tools and languages.

PHEAA’s environment welcomes and supports our employees, customers, and stakeholders; we seek out and value differing perspectives and contributions.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology/MIS, Engineering, or related field and five plus years of programing experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or certification(s).