.NET Developer, Bureau of IT Application and Platform Engineering

Company Description

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:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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 innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of satisfactory experience in any of the areas described in “1” above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2”, above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in “2” above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, twenty-four (24) credits from an accredited college or graduate school in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience.

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.