Software Programmer; Remote
City of Albany, Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Location: City of Albany
Overview
GovCIO is a team of transformers. Our team is passionate about transforming government I.T. We believe in making a difference by developing digital strategies and delivering technology-related innovations that improve governmental operations each day. In short, we are Mission Aligned and Impact Driven!
But we can't do it alone. We welcome and nurture an inclusive and diversified work force. Because different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives make us better decision-makers, problem solvers, and creators. We're changing the face of I.T.
- from our diverse staff to the end-products we develop. And we're excited to expand our team. Are you ready to be a transformer?
Standard Software Engineering duties: builds, codes, and tests applications leveraging legacy, current, and emergent technologies; provides patches and upgrades to existing systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. May design graphical user interface (GUI) to meet the specific needs of users. Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
May build add-on modules using application program language.
Within GovCIO's Enterprise Digital Services business unit, we believe in starting new Software Engineers out on our Test and Dev Sec Ops teams, teaching new team members the complete software development lifecycle through the evaluation, validation, and continuous delivery of product feature sets.
You will learn Agile and Digital Services patterns and practices, and will immediately be integrated into one of our Development Scrums. In addition to operating daily within Jira and Slack environments, you will learn to leverage industry frameworks to support our test automation and continuous development and delivery efforts. Over time, you may provide patches and upgrades to existing systems and will be involved in the planning of system and feature deployment.
You may prepare operating instructions, compile documentation of program development, and perform analysis of system capabilities to assess or resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
Designs and codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools
Maintains and modifies existing software applications.
Analyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution.
Performs modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures.
Participates in code reviews to represent reviewed work for adherence to standards and specifications.
Writes or revises program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in accordance with standards.
Bachelor's with 0 - 2 years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
Computer Science course work
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Architecture
Operating Systems
Database Design
Computer Networking
Software Design
Demonstrated application of learned skill via project experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science with experience applying course work in computer lab, or via internships / part-time work.
Experience with MS Azure and/or AWS
Exposure to relational database management systems such as Mongo
DB, mySQL, or MS SQL ServerExposure to Windows and Linux operating systems
Ability to use productivity tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, Slack, MS Teams, Zoom, and Outlook, etc.
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and…
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