Database/Software Developer, OSP

Position is only open to candidates with permanent NYC Civil Service status in the Computer Associate (Software) title.

Position Summary: The dynamic team of programmers at the Office of School Performance (OSP) constructs and produces important decision-making analysis and reporting tools for policy makers to best serve New York City’s population of 1,100,000+ students and 80,000+ teachers across 1800+ schools.

Our culture is friendly but demanding. We follow agile management principles, and we want people who are self-starters who can work with others to generate and test ideas, and learn from failures in order to arrive at a successful solution. OSP members gain invaluable full-stack experience and exposure to many diverse workstreams and skill sets. This team uses many tools – Python/Flask, JavaScript/Vue.js, SAS, SQL, as well as JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS, and Excel – and collaborates with multiple outside offices and divisions within the NYC Department of Education.

The Database/Software Developer, will help to produce a growing collection of online data tools, and will be working with a forward-thinking team to redesign/refactor existing systems to a more dynamic reporting infrastructure. Performs related work.

Reports to: Director of Product Development, Office of School Performance

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Works closely with the Director of Product Development as well as with other Office of School Performance (OSP) staff members; the Division of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT); and the Division of Teaching and Learning (DT&L) staff, software developers, data quality managers, data and policy analysts, and policy makers.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision:

• Write, maintain, and execute back- or front-end code required for the implementation of online data tools.
• Independently and collaboratively ensure that data and products are accurate.
• Write, maintain, and execute code to generate back-end data.
• Develop, maintain, and conduct quality control of database.
• Create technical documents and process documentation for tasks and procedures to increase team efficiency.
• Engage with staff to provide program and technical training, including training and one-on-one support.
• Work with the OSP team to improve the scalability, accuracy, and automation of technical aspects involved in the production of online tools and data.
• Assist with the development of web-based data tools in coordination with front-end developers.
• Integrate data from databases across other DOE information systems.
• Explore methods of increasing the value of performance data as business intelligence tools for educators, administrators, and the public.
• Learn new technologies and programming languages, as needed.
• Perform related administrative work, such as report distribution and project management.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

Position is only open to candidates with permanent NYC Civil Service status in the Computer Associate (Software) title.

Plus

• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably JavaScript and PHP.
• Proficient in a database programming language, such as SQL or SAS (PROC SQL).
• Familiarity with data management and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of basic statistical concepts and methods.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred

• Ability to translate broad policy guidelines into actionable data requirements and business rules.
• Experience with developing data-driven web applications.
• Experience with data visualization or design.
• Ability to manipulate, organize, and analyze large datasets.
• Ability to communicate sophisticated technical concepts to general audiences.
• Ability to clearly communicate and document technical work, including coding methodology.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications in Excel.
• Internal candidates preferred.

Salary: $66,752+

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

Please submit a resume an cover letter with your application.

Applications will be accepted through May 25, 2018 until 3:00 p.m.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO

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