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Job Title: Java Developer – DCP QARR

Client: New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS)
Department: Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours/week, 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Pay rate: $75 

About ACS

The New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families. ACS provides child welfare, juvenile justice, early care and education funding, and prevention services to support children and families across NYC.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports ACS by delivering IT services including application development, database management, network and telecommunication services, and cybersecurity compliance.

Position Overview

ACS OIT is seeking a seasoned Java Developer to support the modernization of the DCP QARR (Quality Assurance Review and Reporting) system (formerly ASAP) and enhancements to the Case Assignment System (CAS).

The selected candidate will play a key role in developing and enhancing mission-critical web-based applications to improve compliance, operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new applications, features, and functionalities using Microservices Architecture

Build and maintain web-based applications using:

Java (Spring Boot)

Angular

Oracle Database

Docker Containers

WebLogic Server

Design and develop RESTful APIs

Ensure code is secure, efficient, scalable, and aligned with best practices

Participate in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Perform performance tuning, session management, and system optimization

Support cyber vulnerability remediation using tools such as Veracode

Collaborate in Agile development environments

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular

Experience with Oracle Database (SQL/PL-SQL)

Microservices architecture experience

Docker containerization

Experience with WebLogic server configuration

DevSecOps & CI/CD pipeline deployment (Azure DevOps preferred)

Data modeling, database design, and schema creation

Experience with cybersecurity tools (Veracode or similar)

Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Experience

Proven experience developing enterprise-level web applications

Experience in Agile methodologies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Prior government or public sector experience preferred

References

Must provide references from previous clients/projects with similar scope

Project Justification

DCP QARR Enhancements

Modernization of the legacy ASAP system to:

Improve reporting and data accuracy

Ensure compliance with updated mandates

Enhance cybersecurity protections

Reduce operational risk

CAS Enhancements

Enhancement of case assignment functionality to:

Improve workload distribution

Enable equitable case rotations

Support regulatory compliance

Improve performance monitoring

Why This Role is Critical

Supports high-risk child welfare investigations (10,000+ active cases)

Reduces operational and cybersecurity risks

Ensures compliance with State, City, and Federal mandates

Alleviates workload pressure on existing IT staff