City of New York
SENIOR DEVELOPER
City of New York, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS’s technology services organization. ITS mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems.
Under general supervision from the Division Director NYCWAY, with great latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, is responsible for the Design, Testing and Implementation of networked and distributed client server and WEB based computer application systems that interface with the HRA intranet which utilizes a combination of mainframe computer, minicomputer, and microcomputer platforms.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one (1) Computer Specialist (Software) III, to function as a Senior Developer, who will:
Perform structured analysis, design, and utilize standard analysis techniques for computer systems. Document all systems changes/enhancements, by defining/revising specifications, to notify users of changes/altered functions.Implement complex solutions from initiation to completion, design, development, testing and pushing project through all development cycles and obtaining signoffs on project deliverables, using Microsoft .NET technologies, C#/VB.NET, Angular, JQuery, Web API, Web Services, XML, Oracle database tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, others.Resolve critical issues on timely basis.Prepare and coordinate training initiatives as far as data, database and front facing applications.Ability to adapt to new technologies and being able to set and follow development standards.Act as a liaison between ITS, business partner agencies and Vendors.Assist in preparing status reports for the ITS management and business group to communicate status of the system development projects.
Hours/Shift: Normal Business Hours
Minimum Qualifications(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or (2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1” above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or (3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification requirements.
Preferred SkillsExperience leading in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions.Microsoft .NET Technologies. (C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, WCF, Entity Framework 5.0 or greater).Experience in Angular, JQuery, Web API, Web Services, XML.Experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server relational database systems.Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Management Studio, Microsoft Reporting Services.Familiarity with Octopus Deploy, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, DevOps is a plus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to business stakeholders.
55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS’s technology services organization. ITS mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems.
Under general supervision from the Division Director NYCWAY, with great latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, is responsible for the Design, Testing and Implementation of networked and distributed client server and WEB based computer application systems that interface with the HRA intranet which utilizes a combination of mainframe computer, minicomputer, and microcomputer platforms.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one (1) Computer Specialist (Software) III, to function as a Senior Developer, who will:
Perform structured analysis, design, and utilize standard analysis techniques for computer systems. Document all systems changes/enhancements, by defining/revising specifications, to notify users of changes/altered functions.Implement complex solutions from initiation to completion, design, development, testing and pushing project through all development cycles and obtaining signoffs on project deliverables, using Microsoft .NET technologies, C#/VB.NET, Angular, JQuery, Web API, Web Services, XML, Oracle database tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, others.Resolve critical issues on timely basis.Prepare and coordinate training initiatives as far as data, database and front facing applications.Ability to adapt to new technologies and being able to set and follow development standards.Act as a liaison between ITS, business partner agencies and Vendors.Assist in preparing status reports for the ITS management and business group to communicate status of the system development projects.
Hours/Shift: Normal Business Hours
Minimum Qualifications(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or (2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1” above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or (3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification requirements.
Preferred SkillsExperience leading in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions.Microsoft .NET Technologies. (C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, WCF, Entity Framework 5.0 or greater).Experience in Angular, JQuery, Web API, Web Services, XML.Experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server relational database systems.Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Management Studio, Microsoft Reporting Services.Familiarity with Octopus Deploy, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, DevOps is a plus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to business stakeholders.
55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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