Business Application Developer

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com. Job Summary OpenGov’s Professional Services (PS) team delivers configurable, scalable solutions to state and local governments using Government App Builder (GAB) — OpenGov’s proprietary low-code/no-code application development platform. As a Business Application Developer III, you will design, configure, and enhance customer or business specific applications using platform capabilities, configuration, data modeling, workflow automation, and limited scripting. You will split your time between: - Designing and configuring business applications using Government App Builder - Partnering directly with implementation teams and customers to translate business processes into scalable, automated solutions This role is ideal for a technically strong problem solver who understands data modeling, workflow logic, and business process design — but does not require heavy full-stack engineering in frameworks such as React, NodeJS, or Java. You will play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions that modernize government operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Application Configuration & Solution Design - Partner with customers and implementation teams to understand operational workflows and system requirements. - Translate business requirements into scalable application designs within Government App Builder. - Configure entities, forms, fields, validations, permissions, dashboards, and reports. - Apply structured configuration standards to ensure usability, maintainability, and scalability. - Participate in validation sessions and backlog refinement to align configuration with scope. 2. Data Modeling & Architecture - Design structured data models including entity relationships and cross-table references. - Apply data modeling best practices including normalization, denormalization trade-offs, and referential integrity. - Configure field-level validations and data constraints to ensure data quality. - Support data migrations including field mapping, data transformation, and validation of imported records. - Troubleshoot data inconsistencies and recommend corrective design patterns. 3. Workflow & Process Automation - Configure approval workflows, routing logic, conditional triggers, and status transitions. - Implement task assignments, notification rules, and automation components. - Translate documented decision trees and business rules into platform logic. - Optimize workflows for compliance, accountability, and audit transparency. - Ensure scalability of workflows across departments and user roles. 4. Business Rule Implementation & Light Scripting - Implement conditional logic using platform configuration tools. 1. Write limited JavaScript (or similar scripting) for: - Complex validations - Calculations and derived fields - Conditional routing - Data transformation logic - Maintain clean, reusable logic patterns without overengineering or heavy custom code. 5. Integrations & Interoperability - Configure and validate integrations between Government App Builder and external systems (e.g., ERP, financial systems). - Support API-based, file-based, event-based or scheduled data exchange patte