Company Overview
Open Systems Technologies (OST) is a premier talent solutions provider, serving as a tier-one vendor to some of the world’s most competitive financial and technology firms. We specialize in both full-time and contract recruiting services nationwide, delivering top-tier talent with speed, precision, and integrity.
Our culture is defined by a high-performing, entrepreneurial spirit—offering every team member the rare opportunity to run a full desk in an environment that combines the energy of a startup with the stability and resources of a seasoned industry leader.
With over 30 years of experience, OST has consistently demonstrated resilience and innovation, maintaining its position as a leading IT staffing firm in New York. Our flexible approach, forward-thinking mindset, and deep industry expertise allow us to adapt seamlessly to changing job markets and evolving workplace trends.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
1. Feature Development
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Lead the design and delivery of new features aligned with business goals.
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Collaborate with third-party systems and IT partners to design scalable, secure interface architectures.
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Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve performance and user experience.
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Contribute to strategic technical decision-making on frameworks, tools, and infrastructure.
2. Project Management
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Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to expected value.
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Define scope, objectives, and outcomes in collaboration with stakeholders.
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Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resource allocations, risk assessments, and progress reports.
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Manage upgrades, system enhancements, and integrations aligned with business needs.
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Ensure compliance with organizational project management standards and methodologies.
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Manage code promotions across various applications and databases.
3. Business Engagement & Communication
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Serve as a primary liaison between IT, business units, and external vendors.
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Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications.
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Provide regular, transparent updates on project progress and application performance to stakeholders.
4. Continuous Improvement & Strategy
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
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Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in application development and support.
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Assist the IT Development Manager in shaping long-term strategic roadmaps and application planning.
5. Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Mentor and guide junior developers and contractors involved in project delivery.
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Promote a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
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Ensure compliance with IT governance, security standards, and organizational policies.
6. Application Support & Operations
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Maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing application environments.
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Partner with support teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement lasting solutions.
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Conduct performance monitoring, preventative maintenance, and compliance checks.
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Maintain critical operational documentation including runbooks and disaster recovery plans.
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Oversee contracts, licenses, and participate in audits related to applications and supporting tools.
Qualifications & Certifications
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3+ years of experience leading IT projects in a corporate or enterprise IT environment.
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5+ years of hands-on development experience with Microsoft technologies, especially .NET Core with C#.
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5+ years of experience working with SQL Server and Oracle, including a strong grasp of database programming and optimization.
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Extensive experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
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Demonstrated proficiency in managing Azure DevOps: work item tracking, repositories, pipelines, and release management.
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Solid understanding of networking and security concepts relevant to web application support.
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Experience supporting enterprise applications, system integrations, and complex troubleshooting scenarios.
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Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and incident resolution workflows.
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Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
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Proven experience working in a diverse, cross-functional corporate IT environment.