Technology Analyst 1 (Rapid Application Development) - Project Assistant - StateJobsNY : Job Details

Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 4, within the Office of Information Technology Services, the Technology Analyst 1 (Rapid Application Development) will contribute to multiple components of complex projects that will require SDLC expertise. They will need to have knowledge of, or expertise, in one or more of the following: Microsoft Dynamics, HTML 5, PHP, SQL, .NET, C# and JavaScript.

Specific duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead business and functional requirements gathering sessions.
• Oversee the technical design for new application development and system enhancements.
• Lead and guide others in application analysis, design, migration, and deployment activities.
• Assists with technical support of user acceptance testing.
• Conduct performance tuning of new and existing applications.
• Contribute to analytical, development, and conceptual meeting sessions.
• Contribute to production support tasks including analysis of the issue, propose and implementing solutions.
• Prepares demonstrations of technical solutions to management and technical support areas.
• Coding, and integration testing of programming assignments.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics applications, and their configuration pertaining to forms, tables, flows and security roles.
• Leverage Microsoft based API's and facilitate their usage with Gaming vendors.
• Utilize a combination of the following technologies to perform assigned duties: PHP, SQL, .NET, C# and JavaScript in a Microsoft Windows based environment.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead meetings effectively.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum qualifications:

• Non-competitive: Five (5) years of information technology experience, one (1) year of which must be within the appropriate specialty.
• Substitutions: Associate's degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience. Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field can substitute for one year of general information technology experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any field including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for three years substitutes for three (3) years of general information technology experience. Any bachelor's degree substitutes for two years of general information technology experience.
• Master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience.
• Specialty includes experience within one or more of the following information technology disciplines: artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, human centered design, product management, quality assurance, rapid application development, robotic product management, geospatial information services.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to diagnose application issues and decide what can be done with low code instead of traditional coding.
• Intuitive understanding of turning ideas into working applications using a drag-and-drop visual environment.
• Familiarity with pre-built templates, drag-and-drop visual interface, and entity builder.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, HTML 5, PHP, .NET, C#, CSS, JavaScript, and general Web 2.0 techniques.
• Proven experience as a Software Analyst or similar role in software development, familiar with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven experience with low-code platforms such as OutSystems, Mendix, or Microsoft Power Apps.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in designing and optimizing business process workflows.
• Experience with database management and integrations with external systems.
• Proficient in debugging and testing to ensure application quality.
• Knowledge of best practices and coding standards in software development.
• Excellent documentation skills, including technical specifications and user guides.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills for gathering requirements and training end-users.
• Understanding of data protection and security policies.
• Ability to adapt to new features and updates on low-code platforms.
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization of applications.
• Ability to manage regular maintenance and updates to applications.
• Strong coordination skills to work with IT and security professionals, as well as other developers and departments.

Additional comments:

• ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
• Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits of working for NYS: Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off, Health Care Benefits, and Additional Benefits.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply. This position may require critical services to be performed outside of normal work schedule.