Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleIES App Dev Lead (Project Coordinator) ref# 11270

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $118425 to $145039 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 40 North Pearl Street

May be filled in NYC

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Under the direction of the IES Technical Director, the APP Dev lead will be assigned to the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) within the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and will direct and oversee all aspects of application development supporting the Child Support workstream. The incumbent will work to streamline application and determination processes, improve data accuracy and reduce duplication of efforts, enhance user experience for applicants, and ensure compliance with evolving federal and state regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Direct and coordinate diverse agile development teams comprised of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Developers, and Testers.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all project stakeholders, including multiple agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources effectively to meet critical deadlines and budget constraints.
• Oversee the successful execution of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support.
• Mitigate risks and resolve complex issues that may arise during integration and modernization.
• Champion the project's vision and ensure it aligns with strategic organizational goals.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of experience in application development using various frameworks like Java, #C and .NET, frameworks and technologies, including five (5) years leading projects from a technical perspective that leverage agile methodology, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), cloud engineering, etc., and supervising and managing technical teams delivering high quality products with a large customer base.

The following degrees may substitute for the general experience as indicated:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience
• Master’s degree in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional year of experience
• Doctorate in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transforming or building child support application development within the public sector and/or familiarity with the NYS Office of ITS, other NYS agencies, or NYC government, or Federal government technology projects.

• Have a detailed background that includes possessing a strong, hands-on history in the application development lifecycle, combined with deep technical skills to align and support diverse system architectures across the broader program.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

This position may be filled in Albany or Manhattan.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human.Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Swan Street Building, Core 4

PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for IES App Dev Lead (Project Coordinator) Ref# 11270 and include the Vacancy ID in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above, and describe relevant experience for this position.

Fingerprinting will/may be required as part of a background check.