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Senior Backend Developer roles in systems architecture, API design, and distributed computing qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. career in backend engineering.
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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 Senior Backend Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your university's registrar and cross-reference it against STEM-designated fields. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems all qualify, but some interdisciplinary programs use codes that don't appear on the STEM OPT list.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID number before signing anything. Many startups and mid-size engineering shops haven't enrolled, which disqualifies them from hiring you on STEM OPT regardless of how strong the role is.
Target backend roles with direct degree alignment
USCIS requires your job to be directly related to your STEM degree. A senior backend role focused on distributed systems or database architecture maps cleanly to a computer science degree. Roles leaning heavily into product management or UX may trigger I-983 scrutiny from your DSO.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer and DSO must co-sign the I-983 before your initial OPT expires. Senior backend positions typically require documenting specific learning goals around system design, scalability, or API infrastructure. Vague plans get sent back, so draft concrete, measurable objectives tied to your actual job duties.
Search for backend roles through Migrate Mate
Filter for Senior Backend Developer positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers already verified to hire STEM OPT students. You can identify which companies have active E-Verify enrollment without having to ask recruiters cold, which saves time early in your job search.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. Your STEM OPT training plan salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage, and senior backend roles in major tech markets often carry higher wage floors than candidates expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for STEM OPT as a Senior Backend Developer?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list published by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, and information systems typically qualify. The job itself must also be directly related to your degree field, which USCIS and your DSO evaluate when approving your I-983 training plan.
What E-Verify requirements apply to my employer for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll be working, not just at the company's headquarters. This is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT extensions, enforced by USCIS. Employers who hire you through a staffing agency or third-party placement must also meet E-Verify requirements at the end client's location.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Senior Backend Developer?
Your I-983 must document specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For a Senior Backend Developer, that typically means goals around distributed systems design, API development methodologies, database optimization, or cloud infrastructure. Generic descriptions like 'gain work experience' are rejected. Your employer's engineering manager and your DSO both sign off before submission.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my H-1B petition is filed during STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Senior Backend Developer during this period without a gap in status. USCIS provides guidance on cap-gap eligibility requirements and documentation on its website.
Where can I find Senior Backend Developer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Senior Backend Developer listings by employers who meet STEM OPT requirements, including E-Verify enrollment. Searching by role and location on Migrate Mate helps you avoid wasting time on companies that haven't enrolled in E-Verify or haven't hired STEM OPT students before, so you can focus your applications on employers already set up to hire you.