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.NET Developer roles sit squarely in STEM-designated fields, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM discipline must align with the SOC code on your training plan.
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DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies, what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including recruiting, hiring, and training City employees; managing 56 public buildings; acquiring, selling, and leasing City property; purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies; overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country; and leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level .NET applications. Under the leadership of the IT department, this individual will play a key role in supporting multiple projects by providing expertise in application architecture, coding, and building scalable solutions. The selected candidate will oversee all technical aspects of the .NET application lifecycle, including development, maintenance, and performance optimization. Additionally, they will assess existing technical infrastructures, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to improve system efficiency and reliability. The role also includes troubleshooting technical issues, enforcing best practices, and supporting the successful implementation of .NET-based solutions. Under IT leadership, the Senior .NET Developer will support, enhance, and maintain existing .NET applications while assisting in the development of new enterprise-level solutions. The role focuses on back-end development, integration, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of the IT infrastructure. The candidate will also troubleshoot issues, maintain systems, and provide technical support to end-users.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and IT professionals to deliver high-quality .NET solutions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and system roadmaps.
- Customize and integrate existing systems into the enterprise application architecture.
- Participate in deployment and provisioning activities.
- Analyze and design complex business processes and technical solutions.
- Define and implement high-level technical requirements and blueprints.
- Contribute to project scope definition, risk evaluation, and mitigation planning.
- Ensure seamless integration of applications and data sources.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to gather stakeholder feedback and refine solutions.
- Validate that solutions meet both business and technical requirements.
- Maintain a passion for designing and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications in .NET development or related technologies.
- Azure Fundamentals certification.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $140,000.00 – $145,000.00
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 710201. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
INTRODUCTION
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies, what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including recruiting, hiring, and training City employees; managing 56 public buildings; acquiring, selling, and leasing City property; purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies; overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country; and leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level .NET applications. Under the leadership of the IT department, this individual will play a key role in supporting multiple projects by providing expertise in application architecture, coding, and building scalable solutions. The selected candidate will oversee all technical aspects of the .NET application lifecycle, including development, maintenance, and performance optimization. Additionally, they will assess existing technical infrastructures, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to improve system efficiency and reliability. The role also includes troubleshooting technical issues, enforcing best practices, and supporting the successful implementation of .NET-based solutions. Under IT leadership, the Senior .NET Developer will support, enhance, and maintain existing .NET applications while assisting in the development of new enterprise-level solutions. The role focuses on back-end development, integration, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of the IT infrastructure. The candidate will also troubleshoot issues, maintain systems, and provide technical support to end-users.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and IT professionals to deliver high-quality .NET solutions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and system roadmaps.
- Customize and integrate existing systems into the enterprise application architecture.
- Participate in deployment and provisioning activities.
- Analyze and design complex business processes and technical solutions.
- Define and implement high-level technical requirements and blueprints.
- Contribute to project scope definition, risk evaluation, and mitigation planning.
- Ensure seamless integration of applications and data sources.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to gather stakeholder feedback and refine solutions.
- Validate that solutions meet both business and technical requirements.
- Maintain a passion for designing and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications in .NET development or related technologies.
- Azure Fundamentals certification.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $140,000.00 – $145,000.00
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 710201. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a .NET Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the official STEM OPT designated degree program list. Computer science (11.0701) and software engineering (14.0903) both qualify, but information systems degrees vary by program.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the employer's E-Verify Company ID or look up the company in the E-Verify employer search before your offer stage. An employer not enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, no matter how strong the role looks.
Align your I-983 training plan to .NET development milestones
Your Form I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Map deliverables to real project milestones: shipping a .NET microservice, leading API integration work, or contributing to a C# codebase in production.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter .NET Developer roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications, signaling they understand visa sponsorship and are structurally set up to support your OPT-to-H-1B transition when the time comes.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS requires your extension application to be submitted no more than 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Submit late and you create an authorization gap. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before you can file Form I-765.
Understand cap-gap protection before the H-1B lottery
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a .NET Developer?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, information technology, and computer engineering typically qualify. The SOC code on your I-983 training plan must also correspond to a STEM occupation, and .NET Developer roles generally map to SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers). Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify and remain enrolled for the duration of your authorization period. This is a federal requirement, not a company policy. If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment after you start, you must report the change to your DSO within five business days. You can verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting any offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a .NET Developer role?
Your Form I-983 must describe how the .NET Developer position provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. Include specific technical objectives such as building REST APIs in C#, architecting solutions in ASP.NET Core, or working with Azure or SQL Server in production. Vague descriptions like 'general software development' are insufficient. Your supervisor must sign the form, and you file a progress report with your DSO every 12 months.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
Cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically if your employer files a timely H-1B petition and you're selected in the lottery before your STEM OPT EAD expires. Your authorization extends through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B would take effect, giving you a bridge while USCIS processes the petition. You don't need to file anything separately to activate cap-gap; USCIS recognizes it based on your timely-filed petition.
How do I find .NET Developer jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented H-1B and STEM OPT filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never navigated work authorization before. Search for .NET Developer roles on Migrate Mate and look for employers with active Labor Condition Application records, which signal both E-Verify enrollment and familiarity with the sponsorship process you'll need through your OPT period and beyond.