Middleware Computer Systems Specialist

Overview

The Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) is hiring a Middleware Computer Systems Specialist to support ongoing production maintenance and phased rollout implementation of the HR, Benefits, and Timekeeping functions of HR/Payroll systems.

This technical position will support and maintain the agency’s application build infrastructure as part of the HRP Middleware team. Tasks include setting up, maintaining, and developing the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) infrastructure, supporting the Java-based web interface tool that enables on-demand and scheduled builds and deployments of the Java application code base, supporting critical citywide applications, and serving as a technical administrator for the group.

• Over 10 years of experience in CI/CD platform engineering, Dev Ops automation, and infrastructure engineering across enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in pipeline design, build orchestration, and deployment automation for complex multi-tier applications.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Jenkins (with Cloud Bees CI preferred), Apache Ivy, Maven, and Ansible.
• Experienced in managing and integrating Ivy repositories for internal artifact storage and dependency resolution.
• 3+ years’ experience in analysis, design and development of Enterprise Java applications, including Object‑Oriented Analysis and Design, Java, J2EE, XML, and related technologies.
• Proficient in authoring and maintaining Ant build scripts to automate software compilation, packaging, and deployment workflows.
• Skilled in integrating CI/CD pipelines with Ivy‑managed artifact repositories, Clear Case SCM, and version control systems such as Git Hub.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining build agents, pipeline scripts, and shared libraries to standardize and accelerate delivery processes.
• Proficient in implementing automated testing, quality gates, and artifact versioning as part of continuous integration workflows.
• Proven ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and govern CI/CD pipelines for performance, compliance, and operational reliability.

• Experience in performing all functions of computer programming using standard design and programming techniques; developing Enterprise Java based solutions.
• Experience in understanding and debugging Java errors.
• Good understanding of relational database concepts and experience in SQL.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform detailed root‑cause analysis of problems.
• Ability to work well with your manager and staff from other departments, agencies, and technical support teams.
• Ability to clearly document and explain symptoms and solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to plan, manage time according to schedules, and provide status updates required.
• Ability to support 24×7 and be able to work nights/weekends as required.
• Previous experience working with an enterprise‑wide, large‑scale environment.
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre‑tax Commuter Benefit program, pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs, and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.

Applicable federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs may apply. Residing in New York City is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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