Position at MTA Headquarters
JOB TITLE: Specialist Software Engineer (MS-SQL Server, ORACLE))
SALARY RANGE: $110,748 - $130,719
HAY POINTS: 451
DEPT/DIV: Information Technology / Products
LOCATION: Various/ 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
DEADLINE:
This position is eligible for telework which is currently two day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
SUMMARY:
The selected candidate will perform information technology functions related to the development and maintenance of the MTA’s complex and mission critical Train Control Systems: ATS-A, CBTC\ATS Canarsie and DataMart. The candidate will perform and coordinate database administration tasks such as performance tuning, database backup & recovery, database security, optimization, virtualization, and patching. The Software Engineer Specialist will perform system integration, system analysis, troubleshooting, testing; modify system configuration settings; develop interfaces, prepare ad-hoc SQL queries/reports and investigate/address time sensitive production issues. The position will require supporting Train Control Systems for NYC Subway that are located mainly in the RCC on a 24x7 basis. The candidate will adhere to MTA-IT standards and work with vendor teams to ensure compliance to those standards. The candidate will work in all life cycle phases from acquisition to maintenance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Defines and manages scoping and requirements definition and ensures traceability to source.
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Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends, and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services. Uses appropriate modelling techniques following agreed software design standards, guidelines, patterns, and methodology.
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Develops and executes test plans and test cases; implements scalable and reliable automated tests and frameworks.
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Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories and business rules.
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Selects appropriate tools and techniques to evaluate user experiences of systems, products, services, or devices, and validates that security, usability and accessibility requirements have been met.
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Develops, configures, and maintains tools to identify, track, log and maintain accurate, complete, and current system information; develops and maintains associated operational documentation.
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Maintains application support processes and uses application management software tools to investigate issues, prioritize and diagnose incidents, collect performance statistics, and create reports.
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Defines, documents, and executes small projects or sub-projects. May act as product owner for one or more lower-value products or services, managing elements of the product life cycle to meet customer/user needs and achieve financial or other targets.
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Plans, organizes, and conducts quality and safety assessments, and suggests opportunities for improvement. Contributes to identifying, analyzing, and documenting hazards and safety risks.
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Monitors and reports on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements and market intelligence.
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Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
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May mentor less experienced staff
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Performs other duties and tasks
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May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
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Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites
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Successfully troubleshoots most applications problems independently, whenever they occur
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Analyzes a chain of events and applies technical knowledge following established procedures and/or detailed specifications
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Seeks advice from more experienced co-workers as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Technical Skills:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge:
Preferred Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
Competencies:
Collaborates
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Cultivates Innovation
Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Customer Focus
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Values Diversity
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Communicates Effectively
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Tech Savvy
Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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