Senior Software Engineer

Division/Unit: Information Technology Bureau/Development

Civil Service Title: IT Project Specialist

Position Title: Senior Software Engineer

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000
 

The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for a Senior Software Engineer in its Information Technology (IT) Department. DANY's IT Department provides enterprise-wide IT solutions for investigations, prosecution support, and case management. In this position, the Programmer will work on developing new databases and new applications while maintaining more than 80 in-house applications. These applications are used to track case data, produce case papers, provide prosecution support, communicate with victims, and share information with other law enforcement agencies. We are seeking a Programmer with a solid background in application design and programming. The Senior Software Engineer/Programmer will work closely with members of DANY's IT Department, Assistant District Attorneys, investigators, and support staff throughout the office

• →Participate in gathering business requirements, designing screens and workflow, and advancing technical solutions for the development of applications to support requirements.
• →Incorporate pre-approved code modules into newly developed code routines.
• →Develop and maintain secure and responsive web (ASP.NET Core) and desktop (WPF) applications using .NET Core (C#).
• →Prototype, evaluate, and recommend designs of applications and databases.
• →Follow office standards and practices across development activities including documentation, coding, testing, version control, and code review.
• →Perform related tasks and assignments as required.
• →Multi-tasking, actively working and maintaining multiple applications simultaneously.
• →Supervising junior developers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college; and
• Minimum Eight (8) – Ten (10) years of experience in IT project coordination or solution delivery, with demonstrated experience working alongside procurement or vendor management teams.

• 5 plus years of experience outside of higher education (no school related internship, bootcamp experiences etc.)
• Proven understanding or through practical use of industry practices such as Extreme Programming, Test Driven or Agile development or other methodologies.
• Proven programming experience, demonstrated through work experience, or an active Github account.
• Expert knowledge of databases, data structures, and algorithms. 
• Ability to provide estimations and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with teammates is a must.
• Self-driven and willingness to expand technical skill set.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment are essential.

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

• Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

1. 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, 
2. 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 fulltime experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or, 
3. 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, 
4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above.

• 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/.

• City Residency is not required for this position.