Applications Engineer Jobs in Schenectady, NY (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Under the direction and supervision of the Application Developer II, the Application Developer will work in a team environment developing and supporting applications. As a member of a small team of professionals, the incumbent will have the opportunity to be exposed to and take on other assignments in addition to the primary developer role.
Essential Duties
• Develop, maintain, and extend .Net-based web applications
• Contribute to other programming projects and teams
• Application/Framework design
• Ability to mentor other developers on best practices
• Evaluate and influence technological decisions related to application frameworks and dependencies
• Act as a lead for a new application architecture and design
• Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle
Minimum Qualifications • Required
o Bachelor's Degree in a computer related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position
o 5+ years of programming experience
o 2+ years of experience in web development using the Microsoft .Net stack
o Knowledge of OOP and common design patterns.
o Strong understanding of C# and SQL
o Knowledge of ORMs such as Entity Framework or Dapper
o Knowledge of HTML/HTML5 and CSS
o Knowledge of XML and JSON
o Experience with GitHub or a similar version control system
• Preferred
o Blazor Server / WASM
o Knowledge of ASP.NET, MVC
o Knowledge of JQuery and Javascript
o Knowledge of web service communication protocols (e.g., SOAP, REST)
o Experience using commercial UI components (e.g., Telerik, Synfusion)
Additional Skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Understand user needs, identify root causes of problems, and implement pragmatic solutions
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability
• Willingness to work in a team environment and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner
• Comfortable with the entire development lifecycle
• Solid organizational and time management skills
Working Conditions and Physical Abilities
Work is primarily performed in an office setting, with prolonged periods of sitting and fine manipulation skills required for computer use.
Additional Comments The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), a public benefit corporation, aids local governments and other eligible applicants throughout New York State to undertake critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost financing capital, grants, and expert technical assistance.
EFC is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values respect, diversity, and the unique perspectives of all individuals. To support our employees, EFC provides an outstanding benefits package similar to that offered to New York State employees. Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (Paid Parental Leave, 13 holidays and paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in either the NYS and Local Retirement System, which is a defined benefit plan, or the Voluntary Defined Contribution Program.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide, within three (3) business days of the employee's first day of employment, an original copy of documentation proving citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
It is the policy of the State of New York and EFC to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, physical or mental ability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
All individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to positions that they are qualified to perform. It is the policy of EFC to provide qualified persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of EFC, and to provide such persons with reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary, to enjoy such equal opportunity, including accommodations in the recruitment process.
EFC will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure effective communication of information to individuals with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid or service to make this information available to you, please contact EFC's Human Resources Office at (518) 486-9267.
It is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation for religious observers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone 518-402-6924
Fax
Email Address humanresources@efc.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on Applying Candidates interested in joining our team should apply by using the green "Apply for this Job" link available at https://nysefc.bamboohr.com/careers/84?source=aWQ9MjI%3D
Salary will be based on experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Employees may request to telecommute up to two days per week after the completion of their training period.