Senior Software Engineer (GeoSupport)

THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools.

The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning.

THE DIVISION
Information Technology Division’s (ITD) vision is to become a dynamic and vibrant technology delivery organization of the New York City government that leads business transformations and technology innovations to enable citizen-centric smart urban planning, while promoting a culture of collaboration, talent development, and equity. ITD is responsible for developing technology solutions to support agency needs and citywide requests, including City Charter mandates, grant funding requirements, and citywide geospatial services, and maintaining systems infrastructure and endpoint assets, to optimize operational efficiency, promote innovation, and collaborate with other city agencies to enhance service accessibility to citizens. The division provides necessary computing infrastructure and productivity-enhancing technology tools in a hybrid mode (on premise and in the cloud), to support DCP’s interdisciplinary staff across five boroughs, including planners, urban designers, project managers, and executive management. The division is comprised of experienced and talented software engineers, geographic specialists, service engineers, and technology leaders who specialize in managing system infrastructure, cyber security, geospatial data engineering, application services, and portfolio management.

Within ITD, the GeoSupport Services (GSS) unit is responsible for the maintenance and continued enhancement of the GeoSupport system that processes geographic locations in New York City to provide unique geospatial references for city boroughs, community districts, tax blocks, lots, street stretches, intersections, etc., to the rest of the city agencies, partners, and the public. The geo-processed location references are made available to incorporate into internal and external system workflows and data analysis, to represent the geography of locations and assets, enabling map-based visual representation, conflict resolution, and collaboration. The GSS unit is staffed by a team of software engineers specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web service design, using a variety of technology stacks and cloud computing infrastructure.

THE ROLE
GSS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who has full-stack web application development and service design experience in Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Azure to join our agile development team. As the senior developer, the candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the next generation GeoSupport system services and applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements, while ensuring performance, scalability, security, and accessibility to manage nearly 70 billion GeoSupport service calls made each year.

Under supervision and general direction, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the Senior Software Engineers’ responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Architect, design, and implement full stack solutions using .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, and MVC.
- Identify, analyze, and develop interfaces and integration flows using Visual Studio Application platform.
- Develop and optimize database structures and queries using SQL Server to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Utilize Azure services to build scalable and reliable cloud-based applications, leveraging services such as Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Functions.
- Collaborate with interface designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, identify potential issues, and suggest improvements.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex application issues, providing timely resolutions to maintain system stability.
- Lead and mentor junior developers, providing guidance and sharing best practices to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions and improve development processes.
- Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and project managers to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of City Planning does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and the labor unions.

NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to accessibilityinfo@planning.nyc.gov or call 212-720-3508 at least three business days prior to your arrival.

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