Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleWorkstream Application Development Lead: Integrated Eligibility System (IES), Ref. # 18487/18676
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $108376 to $132732 Annually
Minimum Qualifications • Eight years of experience in application development, with two of those years in a supervisory role or one year in a managerial role
• Substitutions: A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field may substitute for two years of experience. A Master’s degree in computer science or a related field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing a team on a large IT project;
• Experience in working in projects involving management of application delivery from System Integrators & vendors;
• Experience using Java, JEE, and Java based framework & technologies;
• Experience in object-orientated programming languages and/or COBOL;
• Experience or knowledge on Agile Development methodology;
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Duties Description Under the direction of the IES Lead Application Development Manager, the incumbents will be responsible for application development and delivery, including managing staff for the IES projects/workstreams. The IES Program is a large, long-term, fully funded program/project expected to continue through calendar year 2026. The Workstream Application Development Lead will participate in various phases of Software Development Life Cycle, will have oversight of IES workstream-specific application development, unit testing, application integration, and integration testing. The Workstream Application Development Lead, working with a workstream architect and other IES technical unit members, will participate in performance testing, application security testing, release management, continuous integration, and deployment. The incumbents will ensure development by state and/or system integrator development teams adhere to approved designs, industry standards, state standards, federal standards and that the IES applications are integrated efficiently with state and local systems.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage development of the applications to be built for their assigned IES program workstream, taking on an active role in all stages of the application development life cycle;
• Liaise with project managers, technical architects, system admins, release managers, and vendors for application requirements validation, development, testing, release, and deployment;
• Manage the preparation of detailed work plans for staff resources and monitor work plans for progress, adjusting resource allocation and priorities as necessary;
• Manage vendors and system integrators who are developing applications and/or services for the project to ensure that the product or service developed is according to specifications, reviews conducted as appropriate and resolves problems as necessary;
• Manage the preparation and review of project deliverables related to application development;
• Plan, prioritize and execute activities related to resolving defects or technical issues;
• Manage and execute quality assurance process around code development that includes code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to approved design & standards;
• Identify and escalate technical risks and issues appropriately;
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Comments Salary will be commensurate with experience.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
• Low-cost and competitive health insurance plan choices
• Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Up to 13 days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to 8 days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Training & development opportunities
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address ogs.sm.HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
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26th Floor, Corning Tower
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume, indicating that you are applying for Workstream Application Development Lead: Integrated Eligibility System (IES), Ref. # 18487/18676. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. All Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal, if vaccinated. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to weekly testing.