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Senior Software Engineer - City Environmental Quality Review
NYC Jobs, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Software Engineer
This position is temporarily funded through December 2027 with the possibility of further extension. The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Information Technology Division's (ITD) vision is to become a dynamic and vibrant technology delivery organization of the New York City government that leads business transformations and technology innovations to enable citizen-centric smart urban planning, while promoting a culture of collaboration, talent development, and equity. The Geographic Data and Engineering (GDE) unit consists of application engineering, data engineering, geographic information systems, and geographic research teams, responsible for creating and implementing the agency's data strategy and data governance policy, updating and maintaining core citywide datasets in support of 911 dispatch and critical city operations, improving the creation, use, and availability of geospatial datasets within the agency, and providing data products and map-based visualization systems for the agency, other agencies, and the public. GDE is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Application Engineering team that consists of motivated, team-oriented, full-stack developers responsible for developing and maintaining web applications used by the agency and the public. The applications make data more accessible and understandable, facilitate better planning decisions, support essential public services provided by the agency, and leverage agile development processes, rapid prototyping, and human-centered design through collaboration with other teams and stakeholders. The selected candidate will participate in all aspects of web application development, ranging from building complex geospatial UIs, to designing and implementing APIs and relational databases, to improving our CI/CD pipelines and workflows. Under supervision and general direction, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the Senior Software Engineer's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Building complex geospatial frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Ember. Building RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Nest.js, Ruby on Rails, or Django. Applying a thorough understanding of web accessibility best practices and implementation. Writing effective, reliable unit and end-to-end tests. Possessing a deep understanding of Git and platforms such as Gitlab or GitHub for collaboration. Writing full stack Typescript and showing proficiency with all aspects of the JavaScript ecosystem including npm module publishing, ES6, and build tools such as Webpack, Parcel, or Vite. Designing and building relational databases, particularly with PostgreSQL, and knowledge of relational database best practices and domain modeling. Proficiency with spatial data and modern web mapping technologies, including PostGIS, Deck.gl, MapboxGL, vector and raster tiles, and GeoJSON. Writing concise documentation and showing a willingness to evangelize lessons learned both within the agency and the open-source software community at large. Configuring cloud services like Heroku, Netlify, DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services, or Azure. Writing CI automations with tools like GitHub Actions or Circle CI. Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions. Mentoring and teaching junior and mid-level engineers. Minimum Qualifications: 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 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 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 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 Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Preferred Skills: Five or more years building full stack web applications. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative development environment. Proficiency with JavaScript, Typescript, and SQL. Building RESTful APIs using the Swagger/OpenAPI specification. Building data intensive web applications using React and other frameworks. Building CI/CD automations using tools such as GitHub Actions. Micro-service architecture and Domain Driven Design concepts. Familiarity with common cloud providers such as Azure or AWS. Designing and implementing relational databases with PostgreSQL. Proficient working with geospatial data and understanding of GIS concepts. Microsoft APIs like Graph API, SharePoint REST API, or Dynamics 365 OData API. Experience working in an agile, iterative development setting. Participating in code reviews and mentoring other engineers. Interest in urban planning methodologies and NYC history. 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.
This position is temporarily funded through December 2027 with the possibility of further extension. The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Information Technology Division's (ITD) vision is to become a dynamic and vibrant technology delivery organization of the New York City government that leads business transformations and technology innovations to enable citizen-centric smart urban planning, while promoting a culture of collaboration, talent development, and equity. The Geographic Data and Engineering (GDE) unit consists of application engineering, data engineering, geographic information systems, and geographic research teams, responsible for creating and implementing the agency's data strategy and data governance policy, updating and maintaining core citywide datasets in support of 911 dispatch and critical city operations, improving the creation, use, and availability of geospatial datasets within the agency, and providing data products and map-based visualization systems for the agency, other agencies, and the public. GDE is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Application Engineering team that consists of motivated, team-oriented, full-stack developers responsible for developing and maintaining web applications used by the agency and the public. The applications make data more accessible and understandable, facilitate better planning decisions, support essential public services provided by the agency, and leverage agile development processes, rapid prototyping, and human-centered design through collaboration with other teams and stakeholders. The selected candidate will participate in all aspects of web application development, ranging from building complex geospatial UIs, to designing and implementing APIs and relational databases, to improving our CI/CD pipelines and workflows. Under supervision and general direction, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the Senior Software Engineer's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Building complex geospatial frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Ember. Building RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Nest.js, Ruby on Rails, or Django. Applying a thorough understanding of web accessibility best practices and implementation. Writing effective, reliable unit and end-to-end tests. Possessing a deep understanding of Git and platforms such as Gitlab or GitHub for collaboration. Writing full stack Typescript and showing proficiency with all aspects of the JavaScript ecosystem including npm module publishing, ES6, and build tools such as Webpack, Parcel, or Vite. Designing and building relational databases, particularly with PostgreSQL, and knowledge of relational database best practices and domain modeling. Proficiency with spatial data and modern web mapping technologies, including PostGIS, Deck.gl, MapboxGL, vector and raster tiles, and GeoJSON. Writing concise documentation and showing a willingness to evangelize lessons learned both within the agency and the open-source software community at large. Configuring cloud services like Heroku, Netlify, DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services, or Azure. Writing CI automations with tools like GitHub Actions or Circle CI. Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions. Mentoring and teaching junior and mid-level engineers. Minimum Qualifications: 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 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 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 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 Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Preferred Skills: Five or more years building full stack web applications. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative development environment. Proficiency with JavaScript, Typescript, and SQL. Building RESTful APIs using the Swagger/OpenAPI specification. Building data intensive web applications using React and other frameworks. Building CI/CD automations using tools such as GitHub Actions. Micro-service architecture and Domain Driven Design concepts. Familiarity with common cloud providers such as Azure or AWS. Designing and implementing relational databases with PostgreSQL. Proficient working with geospatial data and understanding of GIS concepts. Microsoft APIs like Graph API, SharePoint REST API, or Dynamics 365 OData API. Experience working in an agile, iterative development setting. Participating in code reviews and mentoring other engineers. Interest in urban planning methodologies and NYC history. 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.