Information Technology Specialist

Overview

Duties Description Under the supervision of an ITS 4 this .NET developer position will be a member of a team in the Digital Transformation Office/Geospatial Services/Enterprise Services unit. This candidate will participate in the development of applications as well as products while also serving as support for previously developed applications. A .NET developer builds the digital tools and systems that businesses rely on, from user-facing apps to powerful backend services, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and high-performing.

In addition to .NET this position may be tasked with coding Python automation, or developing GIS web/desktop solutions using ESRI or open-source frameworks.

Description

Duties Description Under the supervision of an ITS 4 this .NET developer position will be a member of a team in the Digital Transformation Office/Geospatial Services/Enterprise Services unit. This candidate will participate in the development of applications as well as products while also serving as support for previously developed applications. A .NET developer builds the digital tools and systems that businesses rely on, from user-facing apps to powerful backend services, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and high-performing.

In addition to .NET this position may be tasked with coding Python automation, or developing GIS web/desktop solutions using ESRI or open-source frameworks.

• Designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications using the .NET framework
• Developing robust web, desktop, or mobile solutions
• Ensuring code quality through code reviews, debugging, optimizing performance, collaborating with teams, and implementing security features
• Translating business needs into functional software, work with databases, integrate services, and staying updated with the evolving .NET ecosystem

• Development:
  Writing clean, scalable code for applications, APIs, and user interfaces
• Testing & Debugging:
  Creating unit tests, identifying and fixing bugs, and ensuring application quality
• Maintenance:
  Modifying and improving existing software and assisting with technical support
• Collaboration:
  
  Working with business analysts, designers, and other developers to meet project goals
• Architecture:
  Designing application layers, database integrations, and technical specifications

• Code Reviews:
  Participating in reviews to maintain code standards and quality
• Performance Tuning:
  Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing application speed and scalability
• Documentation:
  Creating technical documentation for applications and processes
• Security:
  Implementing secure coding practices, access controls, and data encryption
• Dev Ops:
  Using tools for automated deployment and integrating with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

• Languages:
  
  Primarily C#, but also may include JavaScript and Python
• Frameworks:
  Utilizing the .NET Core ecosystem
• Databases:
  Designing and optimizing SQL databases
• Architectures:
  Implementing patterns like microservices

One year of permanent competitive services as an Information Technology Specialist 3 OR in a position at G-21 or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note:

If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.

to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to three (3) days of…