System Analyst

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements, develop functional specifications, and perform gap analysis of existing information systems; Design and develop software for new functionality, improvements, and system longevity; Identify and resolve problems in order to provide continuous business operations; Provide technical and/or business application consultation to business partners and team members in the areas of functionality, architecture, operating systems, and databases for complex Oracle application systems; Develop low-level technical specifications and detailed program specifications as needed; Review/Approve detailed technical decisions and high and low level design documentation; Analyze existing systems and architectures for improvement recommendations; Ensure code quality, perform code reviews, and mentor development team members; Ensure users’ expectations are met, gain understanding when desired outcomes are not feasible, and provide alternative solutions to meet objectives; Ensure all documentation of technical architecture and systems are complete; Provide training and guidance to team members and users as required; Maintain regular and predictable attendance; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

5 – 8 years experience in programming/systems analysis; Advanced knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL (10g or later) and Oracle database (11g or later); Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to lead; Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into systems’ design and technical solutions; Knowledge of structured and object-oriented programming, relational database design, operating systems, networking concepts, and systems integration; Complex analytical and problem-solving skills with focused attention to detail; Advanced oral and written communication skills with other IT associates and business users; Ability to multi-task; Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects; Ability to balance detail with departmental goals and objectives; Good skills in customer relationship management and change management; Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines; General business knowledge; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice to have

8+ years experience in programming/systems analysis; Experience with Oracle Developer Suite (Forms/Reports 10g or higher); Experience with object-oriented programming frameworks (e.g. .NET C#, Java); Broad business and finance-related knowledge; Knowledge of MS Team Foundation Server (2010 or later), AIX/UNIX shell, Windows Server (2003 or later), MS SharePoint (2010 or higher), ServiceNow, MS Active Directory, XML Structures, and Toad; Knowledge of various open source tools and frameworks; Master’s degree and/or LOMA certification