Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs) - 82126
Information Technology Services, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 31, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $85,138 annually
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Summary
Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming supports the New York Department of Taxation and Finance's NY HELPs program, reporting to an IT Specialist 3 within the Office of Information Technology Services in Albany. The role encompasses all phases of the system development life cycle, including coding, testing, and maintenance of Java/J2EE applications, with responsibility for analysis and development of agency application systems in a fast-paced environment where legislative changes must be rapidly implemented.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science with 15 semester credit hours, or equivalent experience in information technology
- Proficiency in Java, J2EE, C++, HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, Visual C#, XML, and .NET
- Experience with relational databases such as AIX DB2
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and implement legislative changes quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and functional staff collaboration
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