Specialist Software Engineer

Description

JOB TITLE: Specialist Software Engineer

SALARY RANGE: $ 108,933 - $ 130,719

HAY POINTS: 451

DEPT/DIV: Information Technology

SUPERVISOR: Director, Product Development

LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required)

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently two days per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Summary:

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support, enhance, and extend our Oracle Hyperion EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) Cloud applications. This includes working with relevant stakeholders to develop automated solutions, integrate systems, and ensure optimal performance of the EPM applications.

Software engineers are responsible for designing, coding, verifying, testing, documenting, amending, and refactoring programs/scripts and integration software services, and maintaining high-quality software to meet business and customer needs. Software Engineers perform coding, debugging, testing, project management, and troubleshooting/maintenance throughout the software development lifecycle. Software Engineers gather information, perform analysis, and elicit the details of user requirements in discussion with users.

Contribute software development methods, tools, and techniques, and apply agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.

Critical Skills:

• Implement and manage Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (EPBCS/PBCS) or Hyperion Planning applications, including building metadata, designing web forms, and conducting data reconciliation.
• Develop dashboards and automate business rules to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Experience in all aspects, including administration, workflow/task manager, business rules, Data Management, Reporting, Smartview of Oracle Cloud EPM (Enterprise Performance Management), TRCS (Tax Reporting Cloud Services), and FCCS (Financial Consolidation and Close)
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud modules (e.g., Planning, Profitability and Cost Management, Financial Consolidation and Close)
• Familiarity with Oracle Smart View and EPM Automate
• Knowledge of application configuration, metadata management, and security setup within EPM Cloud
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Groovy, JavaScript, or VBScript for custom calculations and automation
• Experience with REST APIs and EPM Automate scripts for integrations and job automation
• Basic to intermediate SQL and data query skills
• Experience with Data Management (FDMEE) or Oracle Data Integration tools
• Understanding of source systems integration and data mapping
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related data services is a plus
• Building and maintaining reports using Smart View, Financial Reporting Studio, or Management Reporting
• Experience creating dashboards and analytics in EPM Cloud

Responsibilities:

• Defines and manages scoping and requirements definition, and ensures traceability to source.
• 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.
• Develops and executes test plans and test cases; implements scalable and reliable automated tests and frameworks.
• Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories, and business rules.
• 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.
• Develops, configures, and maintains tools to identify, track, log, and maintain accurate, complete, and current system information; develops and maintains associated operational documentation.
• Maintains application support processes and uses application management software tools to investigate issues, prioritize and diagnose incidents, collect performance statistics, and create reports.

• 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.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts quality and safety assessments, and suggests opportunities for improvement. Contributes to identifying, analyzing, and documenting hazards and safety risks.
• Monitors and reports on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements, and market intelligence.
• Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
• May mentor less experienced staff
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned
• May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
• Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites
• Observes the work performed by the contractor. Address performance issues with the contractor when possible.
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work meets contractual standards.
• Escalates issues to other parties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certification(s): Prefer at least one certification in the current platform/domain/technical skill. Possible certifications could be, but are not limited to:

Relevant Certifications

Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

AWS Certified Developer

Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)

Azure Developer

Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)

Technical Skills:

• Advanced programming experience in a business setting.
• Adept 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).
• Adept programming experience with programming language(s) such as, but not limited to, Ruby, Python, Java, C, C++, C#, COBOL, SQL, Net, DBA, JavaScript.
• Adept with the Oracle platform.
• Adept experience applying a structured validation and testing method, including but not limited to: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing.
• Advanced collaboration skills to ensure design specifications are seamlessly implemented by the development team.
• Adept familiarity with version control.
• Adept in working independently, strategically, and navigating organizational ambiguity.
• Adept in data structures and algorithms, database management.
• Adept in cybersecurity, including encryption and authentication.
• Adept in cloud computing.
• Adept in coding software, alerting & notifications.
• Adept in resolving code defects & developing enhancements.
• Adept in continuous delivery processes (including code peer review), distributed monitoring & logging, distributed tracing & analysis, operation response automation, and product telemetry.
• Adept in development techniques (e.g., OOO), DevOps engineering practices, and DevSecOps Lifecycle (Secure SDLC), and the Agile framework.
• Adept in full-stack development, mobile development, web development, site reliability engineering, technology-specific frameworks, and solution design

Behavioral Skills:

• Expert in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization, and with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of interpersonal and verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical peers.
• Expert in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to interact with team members, customers, management, and support personnel (technical and non-technical)
• Capable of identifying and analyzing risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Capable of critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Capable of active listening, attention to detail, customer service, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate hands-on experience with related tools.
• Works independently and strategically.
• Capable technical knowledge and diverse skillset to understand various technologies, systems, and potential risks.
• Capable of supporting multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines individually and collaboratively. Thinks logically, assesses problems, and is results-oriented.
• Capable of identifying complex business and technology risks and associated vulnerabilities.

Competencies:

Core Competency

Proficiency Level

Competency Definition

Collaborates

Adept

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Cultivates Innovation

Capable

Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Customer Focus

Capable

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Communicates Effectively

Adept

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Tech Savvy

Capable

Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital

and technology applications

Technical Skills

Capable

Specialized knowledge and expertise on tools, programs, domains, platforms, and products used for specific tasks

Values Diversity

Adept

Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

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.