Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) – Tax Modernization

Bachelor’s or higher in:

• Computer science
• Computer information systems
• Telecommunications
• Management information systems

OR

Bachelor’s or higher in any field including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science with at least 9 credit hours in programming languages

OR

Bachelor’s or higher in any field

AND

At least one year of experience in one or more of the following computer related areas:

• Computer programming
• Business/systems analysis
• Program design
• Program testing

OR

A minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science courses

AND

One year of experience in one or more of the following computer related areas:

• Computer programming
• Business/systems analysis
• Program design
• Program testing

OR

A total of two years of experience in one or more of the following computer related areas:

• Computer programming
• Business/systems analysis
• Program design
• Program testing

Duties Description

This position is part of the Tax Modernization Project and will engage in a multi-month Java Boot Camp to gain the necessary skills needed for advancement.

Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3 within the Office of Information Technology Services – Chief Technology Office – Business Applications – Revenue, Finance, and Integrity Portfolio, supporting NYS Taxation and Finance in Albany

The selected candidate will be responsible for all phases of the System Development Life Cycle.

The responsibilities will include both new development as well as maintenance tasks.

This position is responsible for analysis, program development and testing of agency application systems. Illustrative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coding, testing and maintenance of Java/J2EE applications that are in compliance with program specifications and coding standards
• Create detailed program design specifications for system implementations, Integrations, and enhancements.
• Utilize relevant programming languages, queries, utilities, maintenance tools, and relational databases (e.g. AIX DB2) to troubleshoot, update, and modify the various components.
• Interact with COBOL programs and programmers for integration between front and back end systems
• Identify issues for which a technical solution is required and assisting in continued improvement.
• Communicate technical issues and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, with functional and technical staff to gather technical requirements.
• Identify business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment, as well as members of other teams as necessary.
• Provide support for end-users and troubleshooting help desk tickets and data issues.
• Utilize the following technologies in order to perform assigned duties: C++, C#, GIS, HTML/XHTML, Java, Javascript, Visual C++, Visual C#, XML, .NET
• Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.

Preferred Qualification:

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment where legislative changes must be quickly implemented.

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