Overview
On Site
USD 136,727.00 - 161,382.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Preventive maintenance
Performance management
Telecommuting
Requirements management
Service design
Quality management
Software Support
Root cause analysis
Software licensing
Backup
Disaster recovery
Functional requirements
User stories
Business process
Business rules
Test cases
User experience
Usability
Accessibility
Graphics design
Documentation
Auditing
Request for proposal
Talent management
Operations
SAP BASIS
Invoices
Work in process
Decision-making
Project management
Systems engineering
Service level
Waterfall
Agile
DevOps
Extreme programming
Kanban
Lean methodology
Rapid application development
Test methods
Unit testing
Integration testing
System testing
Acceptance testing
Regression testing
Version control
Programming languages
Software testing
Oracle
.NET
Database administration
JavaScript
Management
PeopleSoft
Payroll
PeopleCode
Oracle BI Publisher
Component interface
SQR
SQL
Integration Broker
PeopleTools
Application engine
PS Query
Software engineering
Scrum
Software development methodology
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft
Quality assurance
Software development
Ruby
Python
Java
C++
COBOL
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
RESTful
Linux
Collaboration
Design
Specification
Communication
Customer focus
Accountability
Innovation
Law
Finance
FDS
MTA
Military
Job Details
Description
JOB TITLE: Advanced Software Engineer - PeopleSoft HCM and Payroll
SALARY RANGE: $136,727 - $161,382
HAY POINTS: 634
DEPT/DIV: Workforce IT Products
SUPERVISOR: Product Manager, Recruit and Work
LOCATION: Vario 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
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:
Leads requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing activities across all stages and iterations for complex software development and integration initiatives. Assists with the organization's selection, adaptation, and adoption of new models, methods, and tools. Leads collaborates across parties involved in product, systems, or service design. May own high value services and/or products.
Critical Skills:
PeopleSoft Developer, PeopleSoft HRMS, North America Payroll, Finance Integration, PSFT administration, Peoplecode, application package, BI Publisher, Component Interface, SQR, SQL, Integration broker, Peopletools, Application Engine, PS Query, Integrations with 3rd Party
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Item
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1
Leads requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing activities across all stages and iterations for complex software development and integration initiatives. Assists with the organization's selection, adaptation, and adoption of new models, methods, and tools. Leads collaborates across parties involved in product, systems or service design.
2
May own high value services and/or products. Leads the definition, documentation, and successful completion of large projects within business objectives and resource constraints, ensuring adherence to agreed enterprise architectures, and the application of effective change- release-, risk-, and quality-management processes.
3
Drafts and maintains software support processes and documentation. Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents, investigates and resolves complex issues, leads root cause analysis, and proposes corrective actions. Conducts application licensing, security, backup, and disaster recovery verification initiatives.
4
Develops system and acceptance testing criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, features, business processes, and business rules. Designs, specifies and executes test cases and scenarios.
5
Plans and leads user experience design activities for large programs and products, providing expert advice to ensure that that usability, accessibility, and visual design requirements are satisfied.
6
Develops, maintains, and applies tools and documentation to track, log and maintain accurate and complete system information. Audits complex software systems for adherence to configuration standards.
7
Plans, organizes, conducts, and oversees assigned quality and safety assurance assessments involving complex systems and cross-functional teams. Provides expert advice to assurance activities.
8
Manages the operational relationships with suppliers to ensure potential disputes or conflicts are raised and resolved. Contributes technical elements of RFP/RFIs and negotiates contract terms and SLAs. Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators.
9
Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
10
Provides technical advice to project teams and mentors less experienced staff to foster talent development.
11
Performs other duties and tasks within the scope of the job summary
12
May need to work outside of normal work hours supporting operations on a 24/7 basis
13
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites
14
Observing the work performed by the contractor;
15
Reviewing invoices and approving them if the work has contractual standards;
16
Addressing performance issues with the contractor when possible; and
17
Escalating issues to other parties as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Successfully troubleshoots most applications problems independently, whenever they occur
Analyzes a chain of events and applies technical knowledge following established procedures and/or detailed specifications
Seeks advice from more experienced co-workers as needed
May choose an approach or procedure for addressing a work task, under guidance
Receives general direction, work in progress is reviewed routinely
Uses a business risk-based approach to the decision-making process
Incumbent should adhere to and be guided by all appropriate MTA IT procedures and standards (e.g., project management methodology, systems development lifecycle, service level agreements)
Technical Skills:
Hands-on programming experience in a business setting.
Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology, including but not limited to: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, Lean, Rapid Application Development (RAD).
Experience applying a structured validation and testing method, including but not limited to: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing.
Proficient collaboration skills to ensure design specifications are seamlessly implemented by the development team.
Proficient with version control
Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient Programming Languages
Proficient Software Testing
Programming experience with the following language(s): including but not limited to, e.g Ruby, Python, Java, C++, COBOL, MS-SQL Developer, Oracle, .Net, DBA, JavaScript, Java, File management experience.
Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms: including but not limited to, List here (e.g. Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)
PeopleSoft Developer, PeopleSoft HRMS, North America Payroll, Finance Integration, PSFT administration, Peoplecode, application package, BI Publisher, Component Interface, SQR, SQL,Integration broker, peopletools, Application Engine, PS Query, Integrations with 3rd Party
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications:
Preferred Technical Skills:
Behavioral Requirements Skills:
Competencies Requirements:
Collaborates Customer Focus Communicates Effectively
Interpersonal Savvy Decision Quality Ensures Accountability
Nimble Learner Cultivates Innovation Values Diversity
Tech Savvy Organizational Savvy Action Oriented
Manages Ambiguity Instills Trust Self-Development
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.
JOB TITLE: Advanced Software Engineer - PeopleSoft HCM and Payroll
SALARY RANGE: $136,727 - $161,382
HAY POINTS: 634
DEPT/DIV: Workforce IT Products
SUPERVISOR: Product Manager, Recruit and Work
LOCATION: Vario 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
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:
Leads requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing activities across all stages and iterations for complex software development and integration initiatives. Assists with the organization's selection, adaptation, and adoption of new models, methods, and tools. Leads collaborates across parties involved in product, systems, or service design. May own high value services and/or products.
Critical Skills:
PeopleSoft Developer, PeopleSoft HRMS, North America Payroll, Finance Integration, PSFT administration, Peoplecode, application package, BI Publisher, Component Interface, SQR, SQL, Integration broker, Peopletools, Application Engine, PS Query, Integrations with 3rd Party
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Item
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1
Leads requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing activities across all stages and iterations for complex software development and integration initiatives. Assists with the organization's selection, adaptation, and adoption of new models, methods, and tools. Leads collaborates across parties involved in product, systems or service design.
2
May own high value services and/or products. Leads the definition, documentation, and successful completion of large projects within business objectives and resource constraints, ensuring adherence to agreed enterprise architectures, and the application of effective change- release-, risk-, and quality-management processes.
3
Drafts and maintains software support processes and documentation. Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents, investigates and resolves complex issues, leads root cause analysis, and proposes corrective actions. Conducts application licensing, security, backup, and disaster recovery verification initiatives.
4
Develops system and acceptance testing criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, features, business processes, and business rules. Designs, specifies and executes test cases and scenarios.
5
Plans and leads user experience design activities for large programs and products, providing expert advice to ensure that that usability, accessibility, and visual design requirements are satisfied.
6
Develops, maintains, and applies tools and documentation to track, log and maintain accurate and complete system information. Audits complex software systems for adherence to configuration standards.
7
Plans, organizes, conducts, and oversees assigned quality and safety assurance assessments involving complex systems and cross-functional teams. Provides expert advice to assurance activities.
8
Manages the operational relationships with suppliers to ensure potential disputes or conflicts are raised and resolved. Contributes technical elements of RFP/RFIs and negotiates contract terms and SLAs. Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators.
9
Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
10
Provides technical advice to project teams and mentors less experienced staff to foster talent development.
11
Performs other duties and tasks within the scope of the job summary
12
May need to work outside of normal work hours supporting operations on a 24/7 basis
13
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites
14
Observing the work performed by the contractor;
15
Reviewing invoices and approving them if the work has contractual standards;
16
Addressing performance issues with the contractor when possible; and
17
Escalating issues to other parties as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Successfully troubleshoots most applications problems independently, whenever they occur
Analyzes a chain of events and applies technical knowledge following established procedures and/or detailed specifications
Seeks advice from more experienced co-workers as needed
May choose an approach or procedure for addressing a work task, under guidance
Receives general direction, work in progress is reviewed routinely
Uses a business risk-based approach to the decision-making process
Incumbent should adhere to and be guided by all appropriate MTA IT procedures and standards (e.g., project management methodology, systems development lifecycle, service level agreements)
Technical Skills:
Hands-on programming experience in a business setting.
Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology, including but not limited to: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, Lean, Rapid Application Development (RAD).
Experience applying a structured validation and testing method, including but not limited to: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing.
Proficient collaboration skills to ensure design specifications are seamlessly implemented by the development team.
Proficient with version control
Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient Programming Languages
Proficient Software Testing
Programming experience with the following language(s): including but not limited to, e.g Ruby, Python, Java, C++, COBOL, MS-SQL Developer, Oracle, .Net, DBA, JavaScript, Java, File management experience.
Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms: including but not limited to, List here (e.g. Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)
PeopleSoft Developer, PeopleSoft HRMS, North America Payroll, Finance Integration, PSFT administration, Peoplecode, application package, BI Publisher, Component Interface, SQR, SQL,Integration broker, peopletools, Application Engine, PS Query, Integrations with 3rd Party
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications:
- Education: bachelor's degree
- Experience: At least 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must possess a minimum at least one of the following professional certifications in subject domain including but not limited to: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
Preferred Technical Skills:
- A software engineering industry certification, examples: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
- Programming experience with the following language(s): Job Specific (e.g Ruby, Python, Java, C++, COBOL, etc)
- Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms: Job Specific (e.g. Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)
Behavioral Requirements Skills:
- Collaboration skills to ensure design specifications are seamlessly implemented by the development team.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Expert Communicates Effectively
- Advanced in technical Skills, tech savvy, values diversity"
- Adept customer focus, cultivates Innovation
Competencies Requirements:
Collaborates Customer Focus Communicates Effectively
Interpersonal Savvy Decision Quality Ensures Accountability
Nimble Learner Cultivates Innovation Values Diversity
Tech Savvy Organizational Savvy Action Oriented
Manages Ambiguity Instills Trust Self-Development
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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