Junior Systems Analyst

Eliassen Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Junior Systems Analyst in Durham, NC to join an agile delivery squad supporting donor-focused digital experiences. You will elicit and document business requirements, analyze current-state systems, define technology solutions, and partner with QA on test planning and test case preparation.

You will collaborate with Product Owners and Squad Leads across business and IT to ensure quality outcomes, participate in backlog refinement, and write SQL queries to support

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of systems or business analysis experience.
• 1-3 years of experience working within an Agile software development framework.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency with database query tools.
• Understanding of IT processes and technical concepts relevant to assigned domain.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners and Squad Leads to gather and document business requirements.
• Assist with current-state systems analysis and contribute to technology solution definition.
• Support agile delivery squads and participate in backlog refinement and sprint activities.
• Collaborate with QA to prepare test plans and test cases.
• Write and execute SQL queries to support analysis and validation.
• Apply knowledge of systems development methodologies and formal documentation processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Agile

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RESTful APIs

Job description

On-site Every Other Week onsite / 5 days in Durham, NC

Our client seeks a Junior Systems Analyst to join an agile delivery squad supporting donor-focused digital experiences. You will collaborate with Product Owners and Squad Leads to elicit and document business requirements, analyze current-state systems, define technology solutions, and partner with QA on test planning and test case preparation. The role requires close collaboration across business and IT groups and a commitment to quality outcomes.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $33.00 to $43.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners and Squad Leads to gather and document business requirements.
• Assist with current-state systems analysis and contribute to technology solution definition.
• Support agile delivery squads and participate in backlog refinement and sprint activities.
• Collaborate with QA to prepare test plans and test cases.
• Write and execute SQL queries to support analysis and validation.
• Apply knowledge of systems development methodologies and formal documentation processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of systems or business analysis experience.
• 1-3 years of experience working within an Agile software development framework.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency with database query tools.
• Understanding of IT processes and technical concepts relevant to assigned domain.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet objectives.
• Growth mindset, commitment to quality, and ownership of outcomes.
• Readiness to discuss agile principles and INVEST user story criteria.
• Nice to have: experience with RESTful APIs and front-end/back-end applications.
• Nice to have: domain experience within financial services.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred in Computer Science, Business, or a related field with combined business and technical orientation.