Review Vacancy
AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
TitleApplication Solution Specialist
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary RangeFrom $42306 to $56362 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma plus five years software development experience.
or
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus three years software development experience.
or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Hands-on experience and/or education in application design, development, and testing is required.
• Database application development – stored procedures, functions, views, and SSIS packages.
• Web application development – Microsoft Dynamics, ASP.Net, VB.Net or C#, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML 5, responsive design for mobile apps.
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus four or more years software development experience.
or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus two or more years software development experience.
Hands-on experience and/or education in application design, development, and testing is required.
• Database application development – stored procedures, functions, views, and SSIS packages.
• Web application development – Microsoft Dynamics, ASP.Net, VB.Net or C#, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML 5, responsive design for mobile apps.
Essential Skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to document business rules utilizing a structured programming development methodology.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, Visio, PowerPoint and Project.
Duties Description Primary Purpose
Under general supervision, the Application Solution Specialist is responsible for analyzing business requirements, and building software applications.
Essential Functions
• Build web, mobile, client/server, and database applications, ensuring that solutions comply with cyber security, scalability and other applicable technical requirements.
• Adhere to established guidelines for software design and development.
• Develop test scenarios to test functionality and performance of software applications. Test applications to ensure all requirements are met.
• Research, evaluate and recommend software solutions for DASNY’s business requirements.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and implementation.
• Provide operational support to applications in production environment. Troubleshoot and fix application defects.
• Contribute to the team as a subject-matter-expert and collaborate with co-workers to troubleshoot application issues.
• Work directly with external technology vendors to troubleshoot defects and develop new applications.
• Implement, configure and support off-the-shelf vendor solutions hosted onsite and in the cloud.
• Participate in disaster recovery execution.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform security administration functions regarding user accounts and passwords and the associated procedures for reviewing, logging and implementing access rights for files, databases and physical devices relating to web and database applications.
• Ensure compliance with DASNY and NYS policies.
• May train and evaluate employees.
• Assist with the documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Assist with internal controls implementation, review, and testing.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).
Additional Comments Supervision
Supervision of employees may be required.
Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
Occasional travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires complex and time-pressured decision-making. Overtime or extended work hours may be required.
Work Environment
Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.
DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.