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Application Developer

Job Description

Note: This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Computer Specialist (Software).

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Application developer in the Bureau of Technology Development and Systems. Reporting directly to the FIRES IT Supervisor. The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain user-facing features using JavaScript
- Build reusable, scalable, and high-performance code
- Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and manage data flow between the client and server.
- Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in production environments.
**Special Working Conditions: May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays**

Qualifications

(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1" above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification
requirements.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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What You Should Know About Application Developer, City of New York

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level as an Application Developer with the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)? Located in the vibrant heart of New York City, this is no ordinary development position. You’ll be joining the most recognized and busiest emergency response agency in the world, where your work directly contributes to public safety and community service. In this full-time role within the Bureau of Technology Development and Systems, you'll dive into developing user-facing features primarily using JavaScript. Imagine the satisfaction of building reusable, scalable code while collaborating closely with back-end developers to smoothly integrate APIs and effectively manage data flow between clients and servers. You'll have the opportunity to write clean, well-documented code, optimize applications for performance, and troubleshoot any lingering issues. Plus, you'll get to participate in code reviews, sharing your expertise and learning from others. We're looking for dedicated individuals who are flexible since you may occasionally need to work shifts, including nights and weekends. To bring your A-game, a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, along with at least two years of solid software experience is a must. If you’re passionate about coding and eager to make a difference in the largest fire department in the nation, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to shine and grow your career!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Application Developer Role at City of New York

What are the primary responsibilities of an Application Developer at FDNY?

As an Application Developer at the Fire Department of the City of New York, your main responsibilities revolve around developing and maintaining user-facing features with a focus on JavaScript. You'll work on creating reusable and scalable code, integrating APIs with back-end developers, and ensuring the efficiency and speed of applications. Other key duties include troubleshooting production issues, participating in code reviews, and writing clean and well-documented code.