Software Engineer

505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA Req #2674
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Director, Software Engineering the Software Engineer is the primary point person for maintaining functionality and improving the user experience of web-based database applications. The Engineer is involved in converting access applications to web-based applications. The Engineer is part of the Data Services team, which works closely to increase meaningful use of data at Breaking Ground. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Serve as internal point person for database related issues and questions                                      
  • Monitor web applications and Access databases including troubleshooting and end user support       
  • Develop new web-based applications                                                                             
  • Oversee table and field configuration, data system changes, API implementations                          
  • Assist data team with query optimization                                                  
  • Manage data conversion portion of data modernization                                                                 
  • Run regular reports of data to check for quality                                                                           
  • Contributes to data services efforts and initiatives                                                                       
  • Work with external database consultants when needed   
  • Perform other duties as assigned                                                                          

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience building and maintaining web applications. Experience with enterprise Access database development and maintenance
  • Proficiency in C# (for web applications), JavaScript (for frontend), Python, SQL, SQL Server, ASP.NET MVC Web Framework, Git Version Control required
  • Visual Basic for Applications a plus (for older access applications)
  • A problem solver, comfortable working in under-resourced settings, with diversity of tasks; team player           
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $78,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $85,000.00
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  • 505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA