Senior Software Engineer

Division/Unit:
Information Technology Bureau/Development

Civil Service

Title:

IT Project Specialist

Position Title:

Senior Software Engineer

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum Eight (8) – Ten (10) years of experience in IT project coordination or solution delivery, with demonstrated experience working alongside procurement or vendor management teams.

• 5 plus years of experience outside of higher education (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 Git Hub 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.

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

• Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

• 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.