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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college; and
- Minimum Five (5) – Ten (10) years of experience in IT project coordination or solution delivery, with demonstrated experience working alongside procurement or vendor management teams.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
- 5+ years of experience outside of higher education (I mean 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.
How to Apply:
- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
Hours/Shift:
- Monday
- Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.
Additional Information:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position; or,
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Residency Requirement
- City Residency is not required for this position.