Software Developer Senior

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Job description

HBITS-(phone number removed) - Software Developer Senior 40% REMOTE (after 4 mo) Albany, NY

Agency Name: Information Technology Services (ITS)

Project/Program Name: NYS Tax Modernization

Provide a short description of the Position: This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program. This program will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue. This position is targeted for the Real Property Systems Modernization project.

Provide a complete list of the day-to-day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate: The selected candidate will be a lead developer for the Tax Modernization effort and provide support for maintenance activities. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Obtain business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.

Provide lead programming duties for tax related applications.

Develop and mentor staff using various technologies including J2EE, Spring, JSON, JavaScript and JDBC.

Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirement including detail specifications documents.

Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle.

Develop unit test plans based on coding changes and user specifications. Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in the development environment.

Coordinate the migration of all code changes (programs, procedures, etc.) from development environment into user test environment.

Assist team members using distributed technologies including Java, DB2, XML and XQuery. Ensure that staff members are properly trained and mentored.

Provide support, as needed, for defects and issue resolution. Ensure that defects and issues are addressed promptly based on priority.

Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.

Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.

Job Title: Software Developer

Skill Level: Senior

Target Start Date: 2024-11-07

Engagement Length in Months: 17 Months 2 weeks

Is this a Full or Part-Time Position: Full Time

What are the daily work hours: 7 am - 5:00 pm

Where is the Home Base Region? 1

Where is the physical work office located: WA Harriman Campus, Building 8, Albany, NY, 12227

Is telecommuting allowed for this position: Yes

If YES, note if negotiable or list the percentage allowed/number of days allowed per week: Onsite for first four months, then up to 40% each 2 week pay period.

What is the format of the Candidate interview: Webcasting

If Webcasting, is Candidate required to be on camera: Yes

What type of software is typically used by the Agency: Agency is an IBM Shop

What type of hardware is typically used by the Agency: Agency is an IBM Shop

Position MANDATORY Qualification:

Position Job Title: Software Developer

Position Job Title Description: Is involved with all facets of the software development process, including the research, design, programming, testing and implementation of computer software.

Position Skill Level: Senior

Position Skill Level Description: 60 - 84 Months: Candidate is able to work independently, without assistance and provides guidance to others. May have an advanced education.

List all the Position REQUESTED Qualifications:

60 months experience with J2EE technologies including JDBC, JSP and XML.

60 months experience developing, building, and testing Java EE applications using modern IDE's, such as Eclipse, Netbeans, or IntelliJ.

60 months experience with Spring/Struts using application servers such as Tomcat, JBoss, Websphere or Weblogic

60 months experience writing SQL statements for relational databases.

60 months of experience in system analysis and design of multi-tiered transactional systems.

36 months of experience in messaging technologies, such as MQ, JMS, Kafka.

Required Documentation:

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Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)

Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)

Are there additional security requirements for the Authorized User: Yes

If YES, include the additional security requirements: Mandatory ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check.

Will additional training potentially be required during the Engagement: Yes

If YES, provide description of anticipated training: Annual workplace policy training

What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer is requested during the Engagement: Documentation and training

Is travel anticipated during the Engagement: No

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