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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 14 hours ago

Associate Software Engineer (C)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$103K/yr - $121K/yr

1+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Associate Software Engineer (C) role involves coding, testing, and documenting low-complexity software programs, as well as assisting with software maintenance and requirements documentation.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Demonstrates fundamental awareness of agreed models, methods, and tools for requirements management, software development, and testing. Elicits and documents requirements for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives. Codes, tests, and documents low-complexity software programs/scripts within a supplied design

Demonstrates fundamental awareness of IT project and product frameworks, methodologies, and tools. Completes assigned project tasks using agreed-upon tools and processes and develops simple plans for a specific aspect of a project

Capable of conducting agreed software maintenance tasks, maintaining documentation, and applying procedures to identify and resolve routine software issues

Designs simple test cases, test scripts, and test data, and automates repeatable tasks working to specified requirements. Executes and reports on testing activities in accordance with test plans

Creates storyboards, wireframes, and functional prototypes using agreed-upon tools and techniques

Capable of applying established processes and tools to administer, log, and report on configuration items. Audits low-complexity software systems for adherence to configuration standards

Examines software systems to verify that defined quality and safety assurance activities have been conducted. Collects evidence for formal system audits

Assists with routine communication between the organization and suppliers, and the collection of supplier performance data

Continuously develops and maintains fundamental knowledge of agreed models, methods, and tools for requirements management, software development, and testing

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites

May need to work outside of normal work hours supporting 24/7 operations (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Observing the work performed by the contractor

Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required

Reviewing invoices and approving them if the work meets contractual standards

Addressing performance issues with the contractor when possible

Escalating issues to other parties as needed

Qualification

Programming languagesSoftware testingCloud computingAgile frameworkDatabase managementCybersecurityDevOps practicesActive listeningProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

1 year of experience

Fundamental knowledge of employing a set of rules and syntax that define how code is written, organized, and interpreted or compiled

Fundamental knowledge of executing a program or system with the intent of finding defects and ensuring that it meets the specified requirements

Fundamental programming experience with language(s), including but not limited to Ruby, Python, Java, C, C++, C#, COBOL, SQL, Net, DBA, JavaScript

Fundamental Awareness with the Oracle platform

Fundamental familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms, including but not limited to: Azure, AWS, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux

Fundamental experience administering and developing workflows and specialized UIs

Fundamental awareness of data structures and algorithms, database management

Fundamental awareness of cybersecurity, including encryption and authentication

Fundamental awareness of cloud computing

Fundamental awareness in coding software alerting & notifications

Fundamental experience resolving code defects & developing small enhancements

Fundamental awareness in continuous delivery processes, distributed monitoring & logging, distributed tracing & analysis, operation response automation, and product telemetry

Fundamental awareness in development techniques (e.g., OOO), DevOps engineering practices, DevSecOps Lifecycle (Secure SDLC), and the Agile framework

Fundamental awareness in full-stack development, mobile development, web development, site reliability engineering, technology-specific frameworks, and solution design

Capable of active listening, attention to detail, customer service, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

Works independently and strategically

Capable of identifying and analyzing risks and developing effective mitigation strategies

Basic skillset to understand various technologies, systems, and potential risks

Capable in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Capable in interpersonal and verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical peers

Capable of assisting multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact

Fundamental awareness with hands-on experience with related tools

Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines individually and collaboratively. Thinks logically, assesses problems, and is results-oriented

Capable of identifying business and technology risks and associated vulnerabilities

Capable of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to interact with team members, customers, management, and support personnel (technical and non-technical)

Adept in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization, and with both internal and external customers

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees