Software Engineer - SQL Server, Oracle

A NYC transportation authority located in downtown Manhattan is looking for a Software Engineer with expertise in both MS SQL Server and Oracle development.
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.
Job Overview: The selected candidate will perform information technology functions related to the development and maintenance of complex and mission critical Train Control Systems: ATS-A, CBTC\ATS Canarsie and DataMart. The resource 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 agency-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:

• 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
• May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
• Travel may be required to other agency locations or external sites
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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 agency IT procedures and standards (e.g., project management methodology, systems development lifecycle, service level agreements)

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in MS-SQL Developer, Oracle databases
• 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, Java, C , MS-SQL Developer, Oracle, .Net, DBA, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms: including but not limited to, List here (e.g., Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)

Education & Experience: 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Certified Software Engineer or equivalent, Agile Project Management, technical certifications relevant to the specific position (and software products and toolsets used in that position), experience with System Development Life Cycle with the specific methodologies in use in the Department.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• MS-SQL Developer, Oracle, Java skills (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)
• Database Management (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)
• Web Development (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)
• DevOps (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)
• Operating Systems (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)
• Cybersecurity, including encryption and authentication (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)
• Cloud Computing (Thorough Knowledge/Fully Proficient)

Soft Skills:

• Active Listening, Attention to Detail, Customer Service,
• Prioritization, Problem Solving, Effective Verbal and Written Communication