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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - **Company:** Department Of Social Services - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, IBM System I, Confluence, JIRA, Information Systems, Databases, Data Files, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Middleware, Embedded SQL, Human-Computer Interaction, IBM WebSphere MQ, Oracle SQL Developer, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Information Technology - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/72dda0ae-88c1-4961-b23e-624f279ed2cd ## About the Role 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. ## Description Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS's technology services organization. ITS mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems., Perform the development, integration, testing, deployment, and support of middleware applications requested by agency programs to deliver reliable software solutions while leveraging object-oriented techniques and industry standards and design patterns using common software development technologies such as JAVA, IBM's JAVA based Extended Structured Query Language (ESQL), and development tools such as IBM Integration Toolkit, IBM MQ Explorer, and Oracle SQL Developer. - Run performance analysis, design, documentation, review, and validation of software requirements and technical specifications for middleware applications requested by the agency utilizing tools such as Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence, IBM Integration Toolkit, IBM MQ Explorer, and Oracle SQL Developer to deliver a reliable software solution that meet the requirements of the agency. - Manage the effective communication of tasks and project status' both verbally and in writing to the development team, supervisors, executive management, and other key stakeholders through participation in meetings and written documentation. - Perform the development, maintenance, and support to databases and information systems on middleware environments to ensure a stable reliable software middleware services, by defining data structures, data sets, reviewing queries, and database objects utilizing tools database management and planning tools. - Be responsible for the preparation / identification of technical tasks, delivery timelines, and project risks with the project team. - Provide technical expertise and support to the end-users of middleware applications and the creation and documentation of trouble tickets in the agency's IT service management system. 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