City Of New York

Java Developer

City Of New York$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, plus four years of relevant experience, or
  • Associate's degree in computer science or related field, plus six years of relevant experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree with eight years of relevant experience, or
  • Equivalent education and experience to meet above criteria.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and understanding of Java/JEE internals.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Java-based applications using Java EE platform.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and architects to gather requirements and define specifications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and testable code; conduct testing and participate in code reviews.
  • Ensure high-volume performance and scalability of applications.
  • Identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks and production issues.
  • Document technical designs and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Research and present new technologies to enhance the system.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Pension plan options available.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan including 457, 401K, and Roth IRA choices.
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit and Flexible Spending Accounts programs.
  • Union benefits including prescription, dental, and vision care coverage.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Java Developer who will provide support of production and development for our Citywide automated time keeping system (CITYTIME). The candidate's primary responsibilities will include building scalable, secure, and robust enterprise-level applications using the Java platform and its associated frameworks. Managing the full software development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for the City's timekeeping system (CITYTIME) that includes activity and payroll processing, timesheet, roster, status, roll-call functionality, employee profile, leave balance, work schedule, self-care service, and integration between rule-based engine and Java application.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and Development: Design, develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications using the Java EE platform and related technologies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define specifications, and integrate software components into a fully functional system.
- Coding and Testing: Write clean, efficient, and testable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Conduct unit and integration testing and participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
- Performance and Scalability: Ensure high-volume, low-latency performance for mission-critical systems and optimize applications for speed and scalability.
- Troubleshooting and Support: Identify bottlenecks, debug applications, troubleshoot production problems, and provide timely resolutions.
- Documentation and Improvement: Document technical designs and specifications, and support continuous improvement by researching and presenting new technologies and alternatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Proficiency in Java: Strong proficiency in the Java programming language and an in-depth understanding of Java/JEE internals (class loading, memory management, transaction management).
- Frameworks and Technologies: Hands-on experience with MVC frameworks and ORM technologies. Willing to learn new frameworks and tools.
- Web Technologies: Experience with web services and API development.
- Databases: Knowledge of relational databases and proficiency in SQL.
- Development Methodologies and Tools: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, version control systems, and build tools like Ant.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

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The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 - Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.

To Apply

Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 779128. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours/Shift

35 hours Weekly/Day.

Work Location

5 Manhattan West, NY, NY

IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

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