Full Stack Developer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Correction seeks an IT Project Specialist to lead complex software initiatives across web, mobile, and enterprise systems. The role demands proven expertise in ReactJS, Java/Spring Boot, and React Native, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure solutions within a large municipal environment.

You will implement responsive mobile UIs, support offline data flows with SQLite, work on device-level features, and participate in CI/CD pipelines, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with required years of full-time experience in related areas.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to above.
• Specialization in relevant technology, process, or domain.

Skills

ReactJS

Java

Spring Boot

React Native

iOS/Swift

Android/Kotlin

Offline-first data

SQLite

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/related) with 4+ years

Associate degree + 6 years

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Equivalent Education/Experience

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

SQLite (as tool)

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in ReactJS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript for web front-end development, with working knowledge of component libraries, state management, and form validation patterns.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building and maintaining backend services and enterprise applications.
• Experience developing cross-platform mobile applications with React Native, including the bare workflow where native modules and platform APIs are required.
• Experience with native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C, Xcode) and native Android development (Kotlin/Java, Android Studio), including platform-specific UI, lifecycle management, and background execution.
• Ability to implement responsive, accessible mobile UIs that perform reliably on managed enterprise devices under intermittent or no network connectivity.
• Familiarity with offline-first data flows, including local persistence with SQLite, sync/outbox queues, conflict resolution, and encryption at rest.
• Working knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, security scanning, and deployment.

IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
• An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in ReactJS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript for web front-end development, with working knowledge of component libraries, state management, and form validation patterns. - Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building and maintaining backend services and enterprise applications. - Experience developing cross-platform mobile applications with React Native, including the bare workflow where native modules and platform APIs are required. - Experience with native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C, Xcode) and native Android development (Kotlin/Java, Android Studio), including platform-specific UI, lifecycle management, and background execution. - Ability to implement responsive, accessible mobile UIs that perform reliably on managed enterprise devices under intermittent or no network connectivity. - Familiarity with offline-first data flows, including local persistence with SQLite, sync/outbox queues, conflict resolution, and encryption at rest. - Working knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, security scanning, and deployment.

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, $150,000.00 – $155,000.00