Software Engineer II

As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our State’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: 

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy. 
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York. 
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition. 

Job Overview

The Software Engineer II, Salesforce and Microsoft Solutions is part of a highly nimble team of software development professionals dedicated to delivering high quality project deliverables through thorough and thoughtful planning as well as consultation with a wide variety of users. 

The Software Engineer II, Salesforce and Microsoft Solutions are responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software implementations supporting the business teams.  The Software Engineer has a solid level of technical skills in the programming languages and technologies that the specific position requires.   

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions.
• Investigates problem areas and fixes bugs in software.
• Follows the software development lifecycle.
• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Develops test scripts and runs tests to verify deliverables meet the documented requirements before sending to QA.
• Participates in peer review of code developed by fellow engineers.
• Maintains Users and proper security levels for all users.
• Develops reports and dashboards.
• Helps to develop and implement training for users.
• Provides help and support for internal and external users.
• Maintains a high level of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards including secure coding practices, use of source control, and coding standards.
• Participates in daily standups to review work assignments and report on progress.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; bench-marking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Understand and adhere to NYSERDA’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree and 5 years of relevant experience 
• Ability to read specifications and execute solutions that meet those specifications.
• Understanding of relational databases and data integration tools
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.
• Close attention to detail
• Experience with programming languages such as C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Java, Apex or the specific technology required by this position. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• Relevant technical certifications in the technology stack in question.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as Jira.
• Experience in a DevOps or Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CICD) environment.

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.

Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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