Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programming (NY HELPS)

New York State Teachers’ Retirement System; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming who will support investment-related applications and perform advanced technical work. This role requires a bachelor's degree and experience in information technology, emphasizing programming skills and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with coursework in computer science.
• One year of experience in IT or computer programming.
• Experience in application development and supporting web applications.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and create technical specifications.
• Enhance and support NYSTRS applications through programming.
• Manage work items within the ServiceNow platform.

Skills

Application development

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

ServiceNow

GIT

Job description

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Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

Position Summary

The NYSTRS Information Technology Business Solutions department is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming position for the Investment Solutions team. This position will work with our Asset Class departments by supporting investment related applications and integrations between NYSTRS and our third-party applications and vendors. The incumbent of this position will be held to high standards of integrity, and customer service, while also being expected to perform advanced technical work on complex projects.

NY HELPS Program Information

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, and any specialized requirements, of the title for which they apply.
• At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

To be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:

A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science; or a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; or 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of experience in information technology; or two years of experience in information technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in application development and configuration using an object-oriented programming language (e.g., C#, Java, C++)
• Experience in application development and configuration using a functional programming language (e.g., R programming language)
• Experience with one or more of the following: developing or modifying existing stored procedures, triggers, packages and database objects for relational database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database)
• Applied experience in analyzing, developing, and supporting interactive external web applications
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs for seamless communication between web services
• Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Code, Eclipse)
• Familiarity with GIT-based source control solutions for efficient code management
• A commitment to providing outstanding support to end-users
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments

Work Modality

This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.

Job Duties

The duties of the Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming include, but are not limited to, the following:

• For assigned NYSTRS applications, work collaboratively with Supervisors, Business Analysts, Project Leaders, other Programmers and Business Users to:
  • Gather requirements and create design and technical specifications from our business users
  • Create, enhance and support NYSTRS applications using various development platforms and technologies through programming and configuration
  • Create testing plans and scripts and perform testing as required
  • Develop detailed technical and functional documentation
  • Manage and maintain work items within our ServiceNow platform
  • Follow and support the Secure Systems Development Lifecycle as defined for NYSTRS (SSDLC)

Salary Grade

This position is a Grade 18

Salary Range

$76,378 to $99,656

Job Type

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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