Senior Application Developer
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased top of tier modernized amenitized and well-located office retail and multifamily assets. ESRTs flagship Empire State Building the Worlds Most Famous Building features its iconic Observatory ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisors 2025 Travelers Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of December 31 2025 ESRTs portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.9 million rentable square feet of office space 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at and by following ESRT on Facebook Instagram TikTok X and LinkedIn.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Application Developer will play a key role within a dynamic technology team driving the advancement of enterprise systems that support a broad range of business functions including Marketing Public Relations & Digital Accounting IT Project Management Property Management Leasing Legal Sustainability FP&A Investments & Acquisitions HR and more.
This individual will collaborate closely with both IT and business stakeholders to design develop and implement scalable applications and integrations that enable critical business initiatives. The role will begin with enhancing and optimizing existing systems and processes with a clear path toward leading modernization efforts re-architecting legacy platforms and delivering innovative technology solutions aligned with the organizations long-term strategic vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take a lead role across all phases of the software development lifecycle from design through deployment and ongoing application support
- Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions to ensure applications are scalable maintainable secure and high performing
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
- Support maintain and enhance existing enterprise applications to ensure reliability performance and alignment with evolving business needs
- Design and develop integrations APIs and services that connect internal systems and external platforms
- Provide support in designing prototyping building and maintaining applications and customizations
- Collaborate with the Application Development team to research prototype and implement emerging technologies including AI-driven capabilities such as MCP Servers machine learning models intelligent automation and large language models (LLMs)
- Identify opportunities to incorporate AI and intelligent automation into enterprise systems to improve operational efficiency and decision-making
- Design and develop ETL processes including data extraction transformation and loading supporting enterprise data workflows and integrations
- Develop and support interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Design and develop Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to automate repetitive and rule-based business processes
- Ensure the quality and reliability of software through testing validation and continuous improvement practices
- Utilize Git for version control and apply DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) best practices
- Create and maintain technical documentation for applications integrations and system processes
- Stay current with industry trends particularly in AI automation and enterprise application development and advocate for adoption of best practices and modern technologies
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity specialists network engineers business analysts and project managers to deliver high-quality technology solutions
- Collaborate with onshore and offshore developers to support multiple applications and technologies
- Work with leadership and business stakeholders to understand organizational goals and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Participate in and contribute to an agile development environment
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Deliver high-quality reliable solutions that meet project requirements and are implemented within expected timelines
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities clear communication of technical concepts and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and end-users to provide solutions that meet operational needs and improve existing systems
- Ability to adapt in an agile environment understand the evolving needs of different business units and deliver technology solutions that support the organizations broader strategic goals
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python C# Java or C
- Strong experience in API design development and system integrations
- Proven experience designing scalable maintainable and high-performance enterprise applications
- Solid understanding of application architecture patterns and modern software development best practices
- Experience with software testing methodologies and test-driven development (TDD)
- Experience with Salesforce customization configuration APIs and application development
- Proficiency with Git version control systems and DevOps principles
- Experience working with ETL tools data pipelines and data warehousing concepts
- Proficiency with business intelligence and analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience developing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or workflow automation solutions
- Strong understanding of database architecture data modeling and relational databases
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts including experience integrating AI services machine learning models or large language models (LLMs) into applications
- Interest in applying AI automation or intelligent technologies to enhance enterprise applications and business processes
- Ability to understand and translate business processes and requirements into technical solutions
- Experience creating clear and concise technical documentation
- Experience working in agile development environments
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A bachelors or masters degree in computer science Software Engineering or Information Technology
- 5-7 years experience in application development
- Experience in Real Estate Finance or Attractions Tour and Travel is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
At ESRT like our tenants our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work Certified employer we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and addition ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
- Adaptable you are a self-starter whos able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
- Dynamic you are solutions-oriented aim to improve processes and implement efficiency and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
- Dependable you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
- Passionate you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
- Curious you consistently look for new ways to work smarter not just harder
- Ethical you treat others with respect act with integrity in how you perform your work and embrace our collaborative culture
- Positive you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company sponsored Life AD&D STD (with Salary Continuation) and LTD Insurance
- Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
- Voluntary Hospital Accident and Cancer Programs
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
- Paid parental leave
- Pre-tax transit accounts
- Employee Assistance Program for emotional financial and legal support
WELL-BEING
- Generous paid time off
- Flex remote work time
- Flex Summer Fridays
- Employee engagement programs
- Volunteer time off
- Continuing education
- Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
- Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
- Employee Discount Programs
$145000 - $155000 a year
Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience job location size of property where applicable and/or addition to your base salary ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.
ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race religion color creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression reproductive choices age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy parental status caregiver status genetic information political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring promotion demotion compensation training working conditions transfer job assignments benefits layoff and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
Discover modern office spaces at the Empire State Building, featuring top-tier amenities and energy efficiency that attract top tenants from diverse industries.
