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Java Developer

New York City, NY, United States Full-time

$130,000–140,000

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Posted 18 Sept 2026 · Engineering

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Job Description The NYC Financial Information Services Agency – Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Java developer who will provide support of production and development for our citywide automated time keeping system (CITYTIME). The candidate's primary responsibilities will include: Building scalable, secure, and robust enterprise-level applications using the Java platform and its associated frameworks; managing the full software development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for the City's time keeping system (CITYTIME) that includes: activity and payroll processing; time sheet, roster, status, and roll-call functionality; employee profile, leave balance, work schedule, self-care service, and integration between rule-based engine and Java application. Key Responsibilities: - Design and Development: Design, develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications using the Java EE platform and related technologies. - Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define specifications, and integrate software components into a fully functional system. - Coding and Testing: Write clean, efficient, and testable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Conduct unit and integration testing and participate in code reviews to ensure quality. - Performance and Scalability: Ensure high-volume, low-latency performance for mission-critical systems and optimize applications for speed and scalability. - Troubleshooting and Support: Identify bottlenecks, debug applications, troubleshoot production problems, and provide timely resolutions. - Documentation and Improvement: Document technical designs and specifications, and support continuous improvement by researching and presenting new technologies and alternatives. Required Skills and Qualifications - Proficiency in Java: Strong proficiency in the Java programming language and an in-depth understanding of Java/JEE internals (classloading, memory management, transaction management). - Frameworks and Technologies: Hands-on experience with MVC frameworks and ORM technologies. Willing to learn new frameworks and tools. - Web Technologies: Experience with web services and API development. - Databases: Knowledge of relational databases and proficiency in SQL. - Development Methodologies and Tools: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, version control systems, and build tools like Ant. - Working experience with Fair Isaac's Blaze Advisor rule engine is preferred. - Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title. Additional Information P-501 To Apply Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 801076. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hours/Shift 35 hours Weekly/Day. Work Location 5 Manhattan West, NY, NY IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - 95714 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or, 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or, 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. 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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$130,000–140,000

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New York City, NY, United States
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JavaSQL · requirementAgileCommunication

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  • New York City, NY, 10001, United States

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