SoftwareDeveloper_Expert (14936)

Provide a short description of the Position:
This position will be in support of the LiFT Program. This program will encompass
multiple projects for remediation of legacy applications within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue.

Provide a list of the day to day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate:
The selected candidate will be responsible for all phases of the System Development Life Cycle for complex projects. The responsibilities will include both new development as well as maintenance tasks. Specific tasks will include:

• Guiding the technical design for modernization of legacy systems.
• Coordinating the technical solutions among various technical support groups.
• Making changes in multiple systems in real time to enable changes requested by user group.
• Implementing technical solutions.
• Developing tax processing system components and maintaining existing processing systems.
• Supporting production tasks including analysis of issue, proposing and implementing solutions for defect resolution.
• Coordinating with development team on development activities and integration testing.
• Developing technical design documents and program specifications.
• Guiding requirements gathering sessions.
• Guiding the analysis of requirements and system design work.
• Coding and performing unit and integration tests of programming assignments.
• Writing and tuning SQL
• Supporting user testing efforts.
• Performance tune new and existing applications.
• Mentoring less experienced staff.

Position Mandatory Qualification (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.4)

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

Position Skill Level:
Expert
84+ Months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

Position Requested Qualifications (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.5)

• 84 months of experience with .NET technologies including ASP.NET, MVC(Model View Controller), Blazor, and REST (Representational State Transformation) services. Includes extensive development skills in the .NET ecosystem for building client and web applications and services.
• 84 months of experience in Database and Application Integration specifically with SQL Server, including performance tuning applications that interact with databases, and with integrating .Net/Blazor and Power Platform solutions.
• 24 months of experience with a Government Taxation organization, which includes business knowledge, technical design, development, maintenance, and end user support of complex Tax Return processing.
• 60 months of experience in cloud and server management including Azure services, Windows Server setup and configuration, and IIS management including managing X.509 and SSL certificates.
• 24 months of experience with the Microsoft Power Platform developing Canvas applications, Power Automate flows and Custom Connectors.
• 60 months experience in Collaboration and Version Control which includes DevOps practices, using GitHub for source control, and Jira for project management, agile development, and defect tracking.

Required Documentation

• Re sume
• 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.)

Additional Information Requests:
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: Candidate will attend all New York State/GOER and agency mandated training programs, including Internal Controls, Prevention of Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Information Security, etc.
What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer is requested during the Engagement? Documentation required throughout the engagement
Is travel anticipated during the Engagement? No