New York State Higher Education Services Corporation · 6 hours ago
Technical Lead (Project Assistant)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $132K/yr
9+ years expThe New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is the state’s student financial aid agency, responsible for centrally administering New York’s major college aid programs. The role involves supporting agency technology applications through modernizing legacy systems, assisting with technology procurement, and providing ongoing technical support to ensure operational efficiency and scalability.
Financial ServicesHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaborate with product owner and HESC staff to guide legacy modernization projects, assess their progress, and ensure their success
Evaluate work completed by other technical staff to determine whether it meets the quality standards and acceptance criteria as defined by HESC, providing actionable feedback as necessary
Participate in long-term strategic discussions, including the scoping and execution of development projects beyond HESC’s initial RFP, providing strategic advice to HESC staff on technical topics such as software development, infrastructure, and security compliance
Propose and research software solutions for HESC needs, and serve as technical advisor during procurement processes
Ensure consistency and maintainability across HESC systems, championing best practices for DevOps, testing, and other areas
Liaise with the NYS ITS Information Security Office in development, compliance, and other discussions
Work across teams, such as NYS ITS, vendors, and HESC staff to ensure systems are developed effectively and efficiently
Support product owner to understand and respond effectively to the needs and expectations of HESC stakeholders
Liaise with the NYS ITS Information Security Office, as needed
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, investing in developer culture and practices to create a supportive and inclusive working environment
Provide overall technical advice to guide agency goals and direction
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Nine years of relevant professional experience
An Associate's Degree may substitute two years of the required experience
A Bachelor's Degree may substitute four years of the required experience
A Master's Degree may substitute five years of the required experience
Preferred
Proficiency in .NET programming
Experience with Java or COBOL
Extensive knowledge of database management and data pipelines
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or DB2 databases
Expertise in the areas of system design and architecture in complex settings
Experience managing applications distributed across physical and cloud infrastructure
Experience working iteratively using methods such as Agile or Scrum
Experience managing, modernizing, or replacing multiple complex applications and components within an organization
Experience in analyzing and implementing security solutions, ensuring adherence to established policies and standards
Experience in design and implementation of scalable AI solutions, leveraging cloud platforms
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
Company
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is a state agency in New York, United States that was created to help make higher education more accessible and affordable for New York residents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
New York State Office of the Governor
2025-05-24
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