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Lead Systems Analyst-RiverLine-Light Rail

Information Technology

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary:

This role provides technical contributions and task level supervisions for Light Rail IT systems, serving as a subject matter expert in transportation technologies, business processes, and system implementations. The position serves as a hands-on subject matter advisor regarding vendor solutions, systems design and business requirements. This role ensures alignment between IT capabilities and operational needs by coordinating with stakeholders on project tasks. Provides leadership regarding development pipelines, and change management processes. The role also supports cross-departmental initiatives and maintains excellent business relationships in the Light Rail business unit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

+ Responds to operational alerts and research issues for resolutions in the current and planned River Line computer systems.

+ Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems to identify opportunities for improvement, scalability, and performance optimization.

+ Provides application design and programming support for the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications systems, making recommendations and providing user training as appropriate to improve the systems.

+ Design and architect technical solutions, considering factors such as system architecture, data models, APIs, and integration points.

+ Develop detailed technical specifications and documentation for software components and system functionalities.

+ Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript to implement and enhance features within customer-facing applications and trip planner systems.

+ Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software components to ensure high quality and reliability.

+ Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define test cases and ensure proper testing coverage for all system functionalities.

+ Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, and make recommendations for technology adoption and innovation.

+ Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders, including troubleshooting issues and addressing user inquiries.

+ Demonstrates technical knowledge in assigned systems and thorough understanding of operational environment and user roles and responsibilitie

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree with a major in Computer Systems, Business Analytics, or a comparable field.

+ One year of closely related work experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams and individuals at various organizational levels.

+ 5 years of experience in one or more of the following technologies is required: GitHub, Jira, Azure Pipelines, VS Code, Boomi, Control-M, node, AWS

+ 5 years of experience in one or more of the following technologies of the below programming languages: .NET C#/VB, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, SQL

Knowledge and Skills:

+ Demonstrated proficiency with business intelligence tools, reporting and end user report delivery required.

+ Familiarity with multi-platform application environments both cloud and on premise.

+ Knowledge of Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure) and Oracle Database is a plus.

+ Familiarity with Light Rail Operations or the transportation industry is desired.

+ Demonstrated ability to work under changing conditions and priorities.

+ Excellence in requirements gathering and documentation.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills for both formal and informal reporting.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in areas including initiative, dependability, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ Strong operational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

+ Effective problem-solving abilities.

+ Strong organizational and administrative skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

+ Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships across IT and business unit departments.

Working Environment:

+ Office Environment

+ Camden Office – River LINE

Physical Demands:

+ Must be able to carry standard computer peripherals.

+ Must be able to follow safety protocols for the Light Rail and Maintenance facilities as required.

Other Conditions:

+ Must provide 24/7 support and be on call.

+ Must be willing to travel to the River Line – Camden Facility.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

+ Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid Leave

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

+ Retirement Plans

+ 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

+ 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

+ 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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