.NET Developer, Bureau of IT Application and Platform Engineering

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

pension plan

Hybrid work option

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a permanent cyber security-conscious software professional to join our Application Development & Database Administration team, delivering secure .NET solutions that support NYC's public health mission.

Responsibilities include modifying and developing .NET code, tuning MS SQL Server performance with a DBA, collaborating with developers and IT staff, and ensuring lightweight, scalable, and secure systems.

Qualifications

• Eight years of hands-on C#, ASP.Net Core, ASP.NET, ADO.Net, and JavaScript development experience.
• Five years of Microsoft SQL Server experience with relational database concepts, normalization, functions and stored procedures.
• Experience translating business requirements to technical specifications and database designs.

Responsibilities

• Modify and develop .NET code for diverse .NET applications to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with a DBA to tune the SQL database performance.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

ASP.NET

ADO.NET

JavaScript

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Team Foundation Server (TFS)

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Job description

OPEN TO PERMANENT CYBER SECURITY.

The Bureau of Application Development & Database Administration is committed to providing high quality, customized software business solutions and database administration/advisory services that aligns with the agency's strategic goals and public health vision to "Promote and Protect the City's Health." Together we can make a difference in the health of all New Yorkers. Application Development: Our standard development platform is Microsoft .NET for web and desktop applications, Microsoft Xamarin for cross-platform mobile development, and Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for data integration. We utilize stable and proven technologies, methodologies, and frameworks to develop high-quality software business solutions and data integrations. Database Administration and Advisory Services: Our enterprise database environment consists primarily of Microsoft SQL Server technology supported by our team of database administrators following standard policies and procedures. We ensure that critical databases are operational 24/7 and available in a disaster situations. We also provide advisory services to programs with specialized database needs. Software Change Management: Our software change and configuration management follows our standard operating procedures for software production deployment. We utilize industry standard Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS) for source code management and automated builds and releases.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Modify and develop .NET code for various .NET applications to meet the business needs.
• Work with a DBA to performance tuning the existing SQL database structure.
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts, software architects, and IT professionals to implement practical solutions
• Ensure that all solutions are lightweight, scalable, and built to a high level of quality
• Ensure security is being factored into each step of the software development process for various systems
• Create estimates on time and effort to complete assignments based on end-user requirements.

Preferred:

• Minimum eight (8) years of strong, hands-on C#, ASP.Net Core, ASP.NET, ADO.Net, JavaScript, with strong knowledge of Object Oriented and .NET development principles.
• Minimum five (5) years of Microsoft SQL server experience with strong knowledge of relational database principals, normalization, functions, and stored procedures.
• Experience translating business requirements to technical specifications and database designs. Must have strong database design experience.
• Experience and comfort providing accurate project and work effort estimates.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical mind with ability to think outside the box.
• Proven ability to keep up to date on latest technology trends.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program and
  • a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health inn