Business Systems Analyst VII

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Global workforce opportunities

People-first environment

Partnership and innovation

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Application Technology Specialist to provide strategic direction and SME across applications and technology solutions. You will partner with business and technology teams to shape solutions and oversee complex projects.

This role offers mentoring opportunities and the chance to influence technology strategy across the organization, with a focus on delivering results for clients and candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational analytics and systems development.
• The applicant has experience with large-scale program delivery and production problem resolution.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management are essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills demonstrated across multiple business areas.
• Minimum 10 years in risk, issue, dependency, and decision management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand short- and long-term requirements, recommend technology solutions, and build strong client relationships.
• Lead and oversee complex projects, including requirements analysis, functional specs, testing, system enhancements, regulatory initiatives, and application releases.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned applications, guiding functionality, testing, risk considerations, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance and effectiveness by adopting new technologies and processes.
• Mentor and develop team members while collaborating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and professional organizations to deliver solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Risk and dependency management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• We're looking for an experienced Application Technology Specialist to provide strategic direction and subject matter expertise across assigned applications and technology solutions.
• You'll partner closely with business and technology teams to shape solutions, oversee complex projects, support application changes, and ensure technology continues to meet evolving business needs.
• This role also offers the opportunity to mentor colleagues and influence technology strategy across the organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business leaders to understand short- and long-term requirements, recommend technology solutions, and build strong client relationships.
• Lead and oversee complex projects, including requirements analysis, functional specifications, testing, system enhancements, regulatory initiatives, and application releases.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned applications, providing guidance on functionality, solution design, testing, risk considerations, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance and effectiveness by recommending new technologies, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor and develop team members while collaborating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and professional organizations to deliver effective technology solutions.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational/business analytics/systems development.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large system enhancements, conversions and production problem resolution
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Large-scale program delivery
• Minimum 10 years of experience in coordinating upstream/downstream application dependencies
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Risk, issue, dependency, and decision management

What Sets You Apart

• Complete understanding of the system development life cycle.
• Familiarity with application development support software and hardware platforms.
• Extensive application, product knowledge experience with skills, application(s) and functions of the technology area being led.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent lateral thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of multiple business areas functions.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• SME understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
• Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system and support projects outside of normal BAU.
• Ability to effectively use project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.
• Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Ability to assert ideas and gain support and commitment from others.
• Ability to encourage teamwork and serve as role model when leading and directing others.
• Ability to understand technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem.
• Self motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proactive.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.