Application Developer Analyst Levels 1 - 5 -.Net, React

Job ID: 16968

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: Jamaica, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Transportation IT Products

Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Description

JOB TITLE:

Application Developer Analyst Levels 1 - 5

SALARY RANGE:

Level 1 $57,100 - $81,572

Level 2 $62,812 - $89,731

Level 3 $69,092 - $98,703

Level 4 $76,001 - $108,573

Level 5 $86,703 - $123,862

DEPT/DIV:

Information Technology

SUPERVISOR:

Manager, Product Development

LOCATION:

JCC - 141-41 94th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11435

HOURS OF WORK:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm (8 hours/day) or as required

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to design, code and test programs for either a web-based, mobile or a client/server environment; also to develop the technical specification and necessary documentation in compliance with MTA procedures.

Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Code, configure and deliver easily maintainable software according to the specification provided using standard MTA tools and products.
• Test and debug routines and programs for efficient processing and maximum utilization of computer systems.
• Develop and maintain technical and standard documentation for program development activity in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Participate in the evaluation of new software development products, applications, practices, and techniques.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of functional test plans that adequately test the defined requirements and functions.
• Participate in the analysis of business requirements and system design for the development and configuration of software applications that support MTA business requirements.

Level 2

Same as Level 1 with the following additional responsibilities:

• Participate in the investigation and resolution of production problems, and assist other technical support staff in solving technical issues related to MTA software applications.

Level 3

Same as Level 2 with the following additional responsibilities:

• Code, configure and deliver easily maintainable software according to the specification provided using standard MTA tools and techniques following MTA standards and guidelines.
• Participate in the analysis and development of the business specification.
• Investigate and resolve production problems in a timely manner.
• Assist less experienced software developers/analysts in solving coding and technical issues related to MTA software.

Level 4

Same as Level 3 with the following additional responsibilities:

• Work with business users to develop the technical and business specification.
• Test and debug routines and programs for efficient processing and maximum utilization of computer systems.
• Analyze, develop, and maintain high quality technical documentation in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve production problems in a timely fashion.
• Develop and maintain functional test plans that adequately test the defined requirements and functions.
• Guide and lead software developer/analysts throughout project life, from design build and test through to delivery.
• Evaluate operating efficiency of software developed by other MTA software developers/analysts and consultants.

Level 5

Same as Level 4 with the following additional responsibilities:

• Lead in the development and delivery of well-designed software, from simple to extremely complex applications, following MTA standards and guidelines.
• Take a leadership role in working with MTA business users to develop functional requirements and system specifications.
• Analyze, develop, and maintain high quality technical documentation.
• Investigate and resolve production problems and assist other technical support staff in solving coding and technical issues related to MTA software applications.
• Lead the evaluation of new software development products, applications, practices, and techniqu…