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City of New York

Senior Software Engineer

City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Senior Software Engineer at City of New York

Overview The Department of City Planning (DCP) and Information Technology Division (ITD) seek two Senior Software Engineers with full-stack web application development and service design experience in Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Azure to join an agile development team. The role focuses on leading design, development and delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performing web applications and end-to-end integrated solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform for internal and external clients, while ensuring performance, scalability, security, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement full stack solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies, including C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Entity Framework, and JavaScript libraries.

Identify, analyze, and develop interfaces and integration flows using Visual Studio Application platform.

Develop and optimize database structures and queries using Microsoft SQL Server to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.

Utilize Azure services to build scalable and reliable cloud-based applications, leveraging services such as Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Functions.

Collaborate with interface designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, ensuring seamless user experiences.

Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, identify potential issues, and suggest improvements.

Troubleshoot and debug complex application issues, providing timely resolutions to maintain system stability.

Lead and mentor junior developers, providing guidance and sharing best practices to enhance team skills and knowledge.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions and improve development processes.

Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and project managers to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in the first item above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or

A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience with sixty (60) semester credits equating to one year of experience; a masters degree may substitute for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.

Note: In order to have experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies. Experience in computer operations, technical support, QA, hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum requirements.

Preferred Skills

Proven experience (5+ years) as a Full Stack .NET Developer with hands-on expertise in C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, MVC, SQL Server, and Azure.

Solid understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).

Experience with RESTful API development and integration.

Power Platform experience is a plus – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages.

Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) are a plus.

Additional Information

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit studentaid.gov/pslf.

Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce, free from discrimination or harassment on legally protected status or protected characteristics.

Salary: $111,313.00 – $128,010.00

Location: New York, NY (Manhattan) and surrounding areas. This description reflects the current job duties and requirements and is subject to change at the discretion of the City.

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