The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
We are seeking a highly skilled Application Developer to join our team, focusing on the design, implementation, and optimization of robust enterprise applications. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in building scalable backend services and integrating them across various departmental systems. You will be part of a collaborative environment, translating business requirements into high-quality, functional software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement efficient and scalable RESTful APIs for backend services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features and solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using .NET Core best practices.
- Manage and optimize data storage solutions by creating stored procedures and complex SQL queries in SQL Server, including troubleshooting performance issues.
- Implement robust security measures for public-facing applications and APIs, ensuring data integrity and protection.
- Utilize Docker and modern containerization practices for application deployment and scaling.
- Conduct thorough unit and integration testing and participate in code reviews to ensure software quality and adherence to standards.
- Integrate third-party APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, Fulcrum API) as needed to enhance application functionality.
- Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and support, within an Agile or Scrum environment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Professional/Vendor Certification, Education and Experience Requirements: You must have current professional/vendor certifications.
In addition, you must have one of the following:
1. A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND 12 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience in computer applications development planning, design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management as described in the following nine Major Task Groups in the IT Titles Task Inventory*: Applications Development; Web Development, Design, and Maintenance; Business/Systems Analysis; Project Management Support; Application Design; GIS Structures, Spatial Analysis, and Mapping Principles; Testing; Technical Writing; and Version Control; OR
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience as described in “1” above; OR
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization AND 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience as described in “1” above plus 48 months of information technology experience as described in the IT Task Inventory *; OR
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to “3” above. Education may be substituted for the information technology experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is equivalent to 12 months of experience, up to a maximum of 48 months. However, if you qualify under options “2,” “3” or “4,” you must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and at least 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized information technology experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
- 3-5 years of professional experience in application development, with a strong focus on backend services and enterprise applications. - Proficiency in the full tech stack: .NET Core, Docker, Git, REST API development, and SQL Server. - Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and application architecture. - Hands-on experience with version control systems, specifically Git, in a collaborative team setting. - Proven experience in designing and securing public-facing APIs. - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Familiarity with third-party API integrations (e.g., Google Maps API, Fulcrum API). - Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines. - Knowledge of front-end technologies and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, react JS) is a plus. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
55a Program
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
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
