Job Description
The NYC 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 time keeping system (CITYTIME) that includes: activity and payroll processing; time sheet, roster, status, and 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 (classloading, 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.
- Working experience with Fair Isaac's Blaze Advisor rule engine is preferred.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Additional Information
P-501
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: 789387. 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