Systems Analyst for a Great Company

ROSS; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in recruitment is seeking a Systems Analyst who will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams. This position involves analyzing user needs, documenting requirements, and managing project scopes to ensure successful project execution. With a focus on web-based applications, the Systems Analyst will utilize their expertise in business analysis and communication to facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a forward-thinking environment that values your skills and insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst for web/software projects.
• Strong knowledge of business and system analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify end-user needs and document requirements for projects.
• Manage project scope and communicate with stakeholders throughout.

Skills

Business and Systems Analysis

Software and Web Development Requirements

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Web Technologies

User-Centered Design

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

University Degree in Information Technology

Tools

ASP.NET

HTML

CSS

jQuery

JavaScript

MS SQL

Job description

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Company Description

Our client develops enterprise-level, web-based applications and community portals that streamline information gathering and data management, and support decision-making and reporting processes. It also provides unparalleled customer support and comprehensive eLearning and training tools to optimize applications’ usage by the end user audiences.

Our client has engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to find them an exceptional Systems Analyst. ROSS is an innovative leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), HR Technology, Recruitment and HR Professional Services. We’re a company of People Specialists helping companies align their People Strategy with their Business Growth.

Job Description: Systems Analyst

Role and Responsibilities

The systems analysis function plays a key role in our client’s production process. The Systems Analyst applies analytical, technical, and organizational skills to facilitate, influence, and contribute to the identification, design, and implementation of business and systems solutions.

The Systems Analyst is the primary liaison between our client’s business stakeholders—including business leaders, the business community, end-users, external partners, and subject matter experts—and the Production department as it relates to managing project scope and all project requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of a project.

The Systems Analyst is responsible for:

1. Identifying end-user business needs and hidden market opportunities.
2. Proactively conducting interviews with all external and internal project stakeholders to elicit and formulate business, functional, non-functional, technical, implementation and other requirements.
3. Documenting requirements in an organized, traceable manner.
4. Managing and communicating requirements to all project stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
5. Actively defining and managing all change management and change control activities pertinent to project scope and requirements.
6. Contributing to and assisting with test planning and leading user acceptance testing.

Required Skills

1. Demonstrated practical knowledge and experience in all aspects of business and system analysis.
2. Technical competencies required to effectively elicit and document software and web development requirements.
3. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within an organization, including external clients in leadership positions.
4. Outstanding critical thinking, questioning, and active listening skills, and superior attention to detail.
5. Exceptional time management skills needed to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, while completing work within allocated time frames.
6. Expert level user in the following Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
7. Working knowledge of web technologies, HCI, information architecture, and user-centered design.

Required experience - MANDATORY

1. A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
2. Minimum 5 years of recent working experience as a full-time Systems Analyst for complex web and software development projects.
3. Minimum 3 years of previous working experience as a software or web developer using ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, MS SQL, etc.

Nice to have

1. A CBAP designation (Certified Business Analysis Professional) is a definite asset.

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