Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programming (NY HELPS)

Department: Information Technology

Location: Albany, NY

Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on April 27, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

Position Summary

The Information Technology Specialist 2 -Programming will serve as an applications, interfaces and configurations developer on the ERP Solutions team. The incumbent will work with end users and other stake holders to design, code, test and debug applications within the PeopleSoft and Workday platforms. In addition, the candidate will utilize web services to integrate PeopleSoft and Workday with various third-party applications.

NY HELPS Program Information

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, and any specialized requirements, of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

To be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:

A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science; or a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; or 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of experience in information technology; or two years of experience in information technology.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of applied experience in application development and the secure systems development lifecycle.

For The PeopleSoft OR the Workday platforms:

Experience with platform programming

Experience with the relevant toolsets and application design workbenches

Experience with batch programming

Experience with SQL on Oracle or other major RDBMS platforms

Experience with developing integrations with third party applications including the use of Component interfaces, SOAP or REST services and REST API's.

Experience developing applications using one of the following technologies o MSFT .Net, Java, PHP, C++, Python, Ruby

Functional knowledge of Public Sector HCM or Finance (examples - Payroll, Accounts payable, Accounts receivables).

Commitment to providing exceptional customer service

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Work Modality

This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.

Job Duties

The duties of the Information Technology Specialist 2- Programming include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Participate as a team member on a variety of projects including determination of time frames for assigned tasks, completing assigned tasks, assisting in unit and system testing and post-implementation support of the system

Assist in the analysis of user requirements such as information gathering, participating in requirements interviews, documenting existing systems and processes, documenting requirements and developing detailed specifications

Program and provide technical support for application modules and various implementation phases of application systems. This will include coding, testing, installation, and documentation of the system's functions.

Ensure that system development and support projects adhere to application development standards and procedures, standard configurations, and policies dictated by the New York State Teachers' Retirement System

Provide support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of assigned systems to ensure that New York State Teachers' Retirement System staff can utilize applications in an efficient and timely manner

Collaborate on information in a team environment to communicate goals, objectives and knowledge

Design, develop and maintain inbound and outbound integrations

Salary Grade

This position is a Grade 18

Salary Range

$76,378 to $99,656

Job Type

Civil Service/CSEA

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website (https://nystrs.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&dept=-1&city=-1&state=-1) . NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.

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