Senior Software Project Leader: Drive Complex Systems

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one Computer Specialist (Software) II, Senior Project Leader, to design, develop, and maintain the department's complex applications and data systems.

You will guide project teams, monitor schedules, document processes, mentor staff, and ensure production readiness, while aligning with city standards and security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 CS credits and 2+ years of software experience incl. lead role or major contributor on a complex project.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of software experience incl. lead role on a complex project.
• Equivalency combinations allowed; 60 college credits ≈ 1 year experience; masters can substitute for up to 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex system, application, database design, development, and maintenance tasks for large print mailing system.
• Monitor and execute scheduled jobs; coordinate with Production Control to resolve problems.
• Design, modify, and maintain form design and mapping.
• Analyze user functionality and requirements; participate in design for complex automation projects; feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Provide technical assistance; mentor staff to develop skills in this environment.
• Create accurate technical documentation; ensure turnover to Production and timely production deployment.
• Assist in planning and scheduling development, implementation, and maintenance of complex systems.
• Communicate clearly about problems that affect schedules, response times, data accuracy, or availability.

Skills

SQL

Python

Leadership

Communication

DB2

Jira

Azure DevOps

Education

Baccalaureate degree with CS credits

Four-year high school diploma with 6 years software experience

Education/experience equivalent with substitutions

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

Job description

The NYC Department of Social Services Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one Computer Specialist (Software) II, Senior Project Leader, to design, develop, and maintain the department's complex applications and data systems.

You will guide project teams, monitor schedules, document processes, mentor staff, and ensure production readiness, while aligning with city standards and security policies.