PeopleSoft Developer
$140.8k - $166.2k
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
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Software Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) is required, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered instead.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
- At least one professional certification in the subject domain is required, such as Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, or Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP).
- Hands-on programming experience in a business setting is required.
- Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology is required, such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, Lean, or Rapid Application Development (RAD).
- Experience applying a structured validation and testing method is required, such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, or regression testing.
- Familiarity with version control is required.
- Collaboration skills are required to ensure design specifications are implemented by the development team.
- The ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity is required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing across all stages and iterations of complex software development and integration initiatives.
- Assist with selecting, adapting, and adopting new models, methods, and tools, and collaborate with parties involved in product, systems, or service design.
- May own high-value services or products; lead the definition, documentation, and successful completion of large projects within business objectives and resource constraints, ensuring adherence to agreed enterprise architectures and effective change, release, risk, and quality management processes.
- Draft and maintain software support processes and documentation; prioritize and diagnose incidents, investigate and resolve complex issues, lead root cause analysis, propose corrective actions, and conduct application licensing, security, backup, and disaster recovery verification initiatives.
- Develop system and acceptance testing criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, features, business processes, and business rules; design, specify, and execute test cases and scenarios.
- Plan and lead user experience design activities for large programs and products, advising to ensure usability, accessibility, and visual design requirements are satisfied.
- Develop, maintain, and apply tools and documentation to track, log, and maintain accurate and complete system information; audit complex software systems for adherence to configuration standards.
- Plan, organize, conduct, and oversee assigned quality and safety assurance assessments involving complex systems and cross-functional teams, and provide expert advice to assurance activities.
- Manage operational relationships with suppliers to ensure potential disputes or conflicts are raised and resolved.
- Contribute technical elements to RFPs and RFIs, negotiate contract terms and service-level agreements, and manage suppliers to meet key performance indicators.
- Continuously develop and maintain personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
- Provide technical advice to project teams and mentor less experienced staff to foster talent development.
Desired Qualifications
- A software engineering industry certification is preferred, such as Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, or Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP).
- Programming experience with job-specific languages is preferred, such as Ruby, Python, Java, C++, or COBOL.
- Familiarity with vendor-specific platforms is preferred, such as Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux.
About the company
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
- June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
- Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.
What critics are saying
- Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
- The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
- Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
- Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
- Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours