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NJ TRANSIT · 3 weeks ago

Lead Systems Analyst-RiverLine-Light Rail

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

NJ TRANSIT is transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America and is looking for talented individuals committed to excellence. The Lead Systems Analyst will provide technical contributions and supervision for Light Rail IT systems, ensuring alignment between IT capabilities and operational needs while supporting cross-departmental initiatives.

Public TransportationTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responds to operational alerts and research issues for resolutions in the current and planned River Line computer systems

Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems to identify opportunities for improvement, scalability, and performance optimization

Provides application design and programming support for the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications systems, making recommendations and providing user training as appropriate to improve the systems

Design and architect technical solutions, considering factors such as system architecture, data models, APIs, and integration points

Develop detailed technical specifications and documentation for software components and system functionalities

Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript to implement and enhance features within customer-facing applications and trip planner systems

Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software components to ensure high quality and reliability

Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define test cases and ensure proper testing coverage for all system functionalities

Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, and make recommendations for technology adoption and innovation

Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders, including troubleshooting issues and addressing user inquiries

Demonstrates technical knowledge in assigned systems and thorough understanding of operational environment and user roles and responsibilities

Qualification

Cloud ArchitectureProgramming LanguagesBusiness Intelligence ToolsGitHubJiraAzure PipelinesSQLAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Systems, Business Analytics, or a comparable field

One year of closely related work experience can be substituted for each year of education required

Experience working with cross-functional teams and individuals at various organizational levels

5 years of experience in one or more of the following technologies is required: GitHub, Jira, Azure Pipelines, VS Code, Boomi, Control-M, node, AWS

5 years of experience in one or more of the following technologies of the below programming languages: .NET C#/VB, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, SQL

Demonstrated proficiency with business intelligence tools, reporting and end user report delivery required

Familiarity with multi-platform application environments both cloud and on premise

Demonstrated ability to work under changing conditions and priorities

Excellence in requirements gathering and documentation

Strong verbal and written communication skills for both formal and informal reporting

Demonstrated proficiency in areas including initiative, dependability, and ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong operational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Effective problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships across IT and business unit departments