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Computer Associate (SW) Level 1 - Kronos Timekeeping

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New York, NYFull-time$86–103K/yrPosted 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$86–103K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

625-Hour Computer Programming Certificate

Job overview

The MTA seeks a Computer Associate (Software) Level 1 for its Workforce IT Products department. Under direct supervision, the role designs, implements, enhances, and maintains database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, applications, and related software functions. The position may supervise staff performing these functions and is based at 2 Broadway in New York City.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Systems DesignSoftware Systems ImplementationSoftware Systems EnhancementSoftware Systems MaintenanceDatabase Management SystemsOperating SystemsData Communications SystemsApplications ProgrammingDatabase AdministrationSystems ProgrammingComputer Systems Development and Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Related Field24 Semester Credits in Computer Science or Related FieldOne Year Computer Software ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentFive Years Computer Software ExperienceEquivalent Education or Experience625-Hour Computer Programming Certificate

Full job description

Computer Associate (SW) Level 1 - Kronos Timekeeping

Job ID: 16200

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Workforce IT Products

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Description

JOB TITLE:

Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1

SALARY RANGE:

$85,853 - $103,494

DEPT/DIV:

Corporate IT Products

SUPERVISOR:

Product Delivery Manager

LOCATION :

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 hours/day) or as required

SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA PAYROLL

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

This class of positions encompasses technical or supervisory responsibilities for the design, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and analysis of software systems performed at varying levels of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. There are three Assignment Levels within this class of positions, differing according to the complexity and sophistication of the hardware and software systems and the amount of supervision required. The following are typical assignments within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level I

Under direct supervision, with moderate latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, is responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, Applications, and/or related software functions. May supervise staff performing these functions.

Qualification Require ments

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field, and one year of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, systems programming, or data communications; o r

  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above; or

  • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college are equated to one year of experience. In addition, 24 semester credits from an accredited college or graduate school in computer science or a related field, or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post-high school), may be substituted for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

Selection Method

Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link.

Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,896 open Software Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–103K/yr
  • New York median$115–185K/yr218 salary ranges
  • US median$103–189K/yr5,085 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 37% below the New York median midpoint ($149K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Developer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 348 open Software Developer jobs in New York and 6,896 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Software Developer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 5,699 postings).
Education
3,045 of the 6,896 open Software Developer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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