Programmer - City of New York : Job Details

Hours: Full-Time – 35 HoursWork Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

Eligibility and Application Instructions

Only candidates who are permanent in the Computer Specialist (Software) title, reachable on the DDC Promotional (Exam #1519) or Open-Competitive List (Exam #1139), or those who have filed for the DDC Promotional Exam #5533, or the Open-Competitive Exam #5056 in January 2025 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing, or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. Non-qualifying candidates will not be considered for an interview.

Position Overview

The Department of Design and Construction, Technology & Innovation Division seeks to hire a Programmer responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, and improving web pages, programs, and applications. The candidate will collaborate with design, data, and technology teams to enhance existing applications and develop new systems. Duties include prototyping, user testing, translating business needs into technology solutions, maintaining source code, and documenting development processes.

Work Authorization

Authorization to work in the United States is required. The NYC Department of Design and Construction does not sponsor visas. Applicants must meet all qualifying requirements at the time of application.

Application Process

All applicants, including City Employees, should apply via NYC Government Jobs, search for Job ID #13632, and submit the application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service, email, mail, or fax.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree with 24 semester credits in computer science or related field, plus 2 years of full-time software experience, including 1 year in a project leader role or major contributor on a complex project.

A high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant software experience, including 1 year in a leadership or major contributor role.

A combination of education and experience equivalent to above, with college credits substituting for experience. A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience, but at least 1 year of software experience in a leadership role is mandatory.

Note: To qualify as a project leader or major contributor, detailed explanation of experience is required. Experience in operations, support, hardware, help desk, or end-user roles does not qualify.

Preferred Skills

Strong development skills with at least two years of hands-on experience with .NET Technologies (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core/5, MVC, WebForms, WebAPI, WCF, Windows Services, LINQ, Asynchronous/Multithreaded Programming, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps). Experience with AJAX, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like JQuery, Bootstrap, AngularJS, ReactJS, and Angular 7/10+ is preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, stored procedures, and reporting services is a plus. Certifications such as MCSD, MCP, MCSE, or MCITP: Web Applications are advantageous.

Additional Program Information

This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities under the 55-a Program. Indicate your interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Benefits and Policies

Eligible employees may apply for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Residency in NYC is not required. The city is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.

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