Specialist Software Engineer-Power Apps in , United States

Specialist Software Engineer - Power AppsSalary Range: $114,070-$134,641Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004Hours of Work: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as requiredThis position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently 2 days per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.Job SummarySoftware 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.ResponsibilitiesRequirements Management: Defines and manages scoping and requirements definition and ensures traceability to source.Software Design & Development: 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.Testing: Develops and executes test plans and test cases; implements scalable and reliable automated tests and frameworks.Acceptance Testing: Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories, and business rules.User Experience Evaluation: 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.Configuration Management: Develops, configures, and maintains tools to identify, track, log, and maintain accurate, complete, and current system information; develops and maintains associated operational documentation.Application Support: Maintains application support processes and uses application management software tools to investigate issues, prioritize and diagnose incidents, collect performance statistics, and create reports.Project/Product Management: 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.Quality & Safety Assurance: Plans, organizes, and conducts quality and safety assessments, and suggests opportunities for improvement. Contributes to identifying, analyzing, and documenting hazards and safety risks.Supplier Management: Monitors and reports on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements, and market intelligence.Skills Development: Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.May mentor less experienced staffPerforms other duties and tasksMay need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sitesComplies with all policies and standardsObserves the work performed by contractors, as applicableReviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicableAddresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicableEscalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicableRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered instead of a degree.Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.Certified Software Engineer or equivalent, Agile Project Management, technical certifications relevant to the specific position (and software products and toolsets used in that position), and experience with the System Development Life Cycle with the specific methodologies in use in the Department is .A software engineering industry certification is , including but not limited to: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust know about MS Rapid Application Development.Must know the Azure Cloud environment, including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Power Platform.Hands-on programming experience in a business setting.Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology, including but not limited to: Agile, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), 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, e.g. GITDemonstrated ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity.Effective written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Programming , e.g., C#Proficient in Software TestingProgramming experience with the following (s), including but not limited to, e.g Ruby, Python, Java, C++, COBOL, MS-SQL Developer, Oracle, .Net, DBA, JavaScript, Java, File management experience.Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms, including but not limited to: List here (e.g. Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)Experience administering and developing workflows and specialized UIs in Alfresco or other Document Management systemsData Structures and Algorithms (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)Active Listening, Attention to Detail, Customer ServicePrioritization, Problem-Solving, Effective Verbal and Written CommunicationDesired SkillsHands-on Experience in Microsoft Power Platform.Strong experience in developing application using Power Apps, Power Platform and Power Apps Copilot.Designing customer user interfaces, optimizing app performance and managing the app lifecycle.Structuring data models, configuring forms, views and business rules in Microsoft Dataverse.Building complex automation flows, using triggers and connecting apps to workflows.Strong understanding Power Platform data connectors and RESTful APIs.Ability to create custom plug-ins using.NET Framework and C# for the Power Apps solutionsAbility to build low-code AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and leverage models in Azure AI FoundryStrong understanding of Azure App Service, Azure AI Foundry, Document Intelligence, etc.Strong experience in JavaScript programming, HTML, Bootstrap, and CSS. Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate certified (PL-400)CompetenciesCore Competency - Proficiency Level - Competency DefinitionCultivates Innovation - Capable - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successfulCustomer Focus - Capable - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsCommunicates Effectively - Adept - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesTech Savvy - Capable - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applicationsTechnical Skills - Capable - Specialized knowledge and expertise on tools, programs, domains, platforms, and products used for specific tasksValues - Adept - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring