Application and Database Development Intern

Company Description

Job Description

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 4, 2026. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Team:

At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.

The team supports DOB NOW applications. This includes building new application components, performing enhancements, resolving application issues and maintaining accurate internal documentation for DOB NOW. The team works closely with inspection units, business analysts, and technical teams to build and enhance application and associated database components.

Position Responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director, DOB NOW: Inspections, the intern will:
- Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of applications using technologies such as .NET (C#), Java, or Python.
- Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting needs.
- Support database updates and help ensure data integrity and performance.
- Use development tools such as Visual Studio (or similar IDEs) for coding, debugging, and testing.
- Participate in code reviews and learn best practices for coding standards and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic application defects under supervision.
- Collaborate with team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical tasks.
- Document technical processes and application changes.
- Participate in team meetings and Agile development activities, as applicable.

Major / Field of Study:
Required: Undergraduate student in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Qualifications

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

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.