Application Developer

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services seeks a Computer Specialist (Software) to design, develop, and deliver energy management applications for City government operations. The role emphasizes strong .NET MVC/WebAPI skills and integration with modern JavaScript frameworks.

Applicants should have a related degree and software experience, including leadership on complex projects. Residency in NYC is not required for this civil service position; 55-a program eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 24 credits in CS and 2 years of software experience; leadership on a complex project preferred.
• Alternative: HS diploma with 6 years of software experience including leadership.
• Combination of education and experience to meet minimum requirements is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Energy Management applications using the .NET framework.
• Monitor, update, and ensure performance, security, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot glitches, bugs, and downtime to minimize service disruption.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts on enhancements.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and databases.
• Review and optimize code for efficiency and reliability.
• Incorporate user feedback to improve applications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of updates and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards.
• Coordinate with external consultants or vendors as needed.
• Provide training and support to business teams.

Skills

ASP.NET MVC

WebAPI

Vue

Angular

React

HTML5

Bootstrap

CSS3

Entity Framework

Entity Framework Core

LINQ

.Net Core

SQL

SQL Server

ETL

UI design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Two years of software experience with project leadership

Four-year high school diploma + six years software experience

Tools

MVC 5+

WebAPI

Vue/Angular/React

HTML5

Bootstrap

CSS3

Entity Framework / Core & LINQ

.NET Core

SQL Server

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services seeks to hire a Net Application Developer to substantially contribute to the development, design, and delivery of various applications for our Energy Management Line of Service. For background, Division of Energy Management serves as the hub for all energy projects for City government operations. DEM develops the City’s annual utility energy budget; manages the City’s electricity, natural gas, and steam accounts; helps agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities; does energy efficiency and clean power generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and implements operations and maintenance best practices. Specifically, DEM is tasked with leading the City’s efforts to reduce emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025, 50 percent by 2030, and 80 percent by 2050.

The Application Developer Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Design & Development: Craft efficient, scalable, and user-friendly software solutions using the .NET framework.
• System Maintenance: Regularly monitor, update, and maintain Energy Management Applications to ensure optimal performance, security, and user experience.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve system glitches, bugs, or malfunctions, minimizing downtimes and ensuring uninterrupted service for city employees.
• Feature Enhancement: Work closely with the other developers and business analysts to identify potential system enhancements and implement them for improved functionality and user experience.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new software with existing systems and databases, prioritizing data integrity and accessibility.
• Optimization: Regularly review and optimize code, ensuring that applications run efficiently and are free from bugs or issues.
• User Feedback: Act on feedback from users to refine and optimize the Energy Management Applications.
• Documentation & Knowledge Retention: Maintain comprehensive documentation for system updates, modifications, and best practices, ensuring knowledge continuity.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure that our energy applications adheres to necessary OTI compliance standards and follows best practices in data security.
• Collaboration: Work in tandem with external consultants or vendors as needed, ensuring the smooth integration of third-party tools or updates.
• Training: Provide training and support to our business teams as needed.

Only individuals who are currently serving permanently in the title of Computer Specialist Software or reachable on the Computer Specialist Software Civil Service exam may apply.

This 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.

COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) - 13632

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.

Preferred Skills

• 3+ years of experience developing Microsoft ASP.NET applications using MVC 5 or higher - 2+ years of experience developing WebAPI applications. - 2+ years of hands-on experience in architecting and developing Vue, Angular or React applications - 3+ years of experience with HTML5, Bootstrap, CSS3 - 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core & LINQ - 2+ years of experience with .Net Core - 3+ years of strong SQL database development and performance tuning experience - Experience in SQL Server latest versions and ETL - Experience in design and implementation of user interfaces - Experience in server and application troubleshooting - Experience in designing and developing robust database driven applications with advanced reporting functionalities.

55a Program

This 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 Forgiveness

As 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 Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The 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.