Senior IT Applications Analyst

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 157,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

A leading off-price retail chain is seeking a Sr. IT Applications Analyst to design and optimize batch processing solutions within their IT team. This critical role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality project outcomes. The candidate should have a solid background in IT operations and extensive experience with automation solutions, working knowledge of batch systems, and a commitment to problem-solving. With a compensation range of $96,000 - $157,650, this role offers a supportive work environment fostering career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT operations.
• 2-3 years with workflow automation solutions like BMC.
• Knowledge of batch systems in a retail context.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate complexity projects through the software development lifecycle.
• Gather and document requirements from stakeholders.
• Support developers with clarifications during QA.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Integrity and Trust

Education

Undergraduate degree in information systems or computer science

Tools

BMC

SQL

Python

Java

MS Office

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off‑price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high‑quality brands and on‑trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA. We have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company that is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

The base salary range for this role is $96,000 - $157,650. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry‑leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

General Purpose

The Sr. IT Applications Analyst plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing batch processing solutions that support key business operations. This position leverages both new and existing technologies to deliver efficient, reliable, and scalable batch systems. As a Sr. Analyst, you will collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document batch processing requirements. You will lead small to moderately complex projects through the full software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Development Lifecycle for Small to Moderately Complex Projects
• Gather, organize and document requirements obtained by members of the project team and self
• Translate functional requirements to technical requirements
• Document gaps in existing functionality and review requirements with stakeholders
• Document high‑level functional design solutions
• Coordinate detailed design activities for members of team and self
• Support developers with requirements clarification and execute QA process
• Collaborate with different teams, within IT and business to ensure timely and successful issue resolution
• Coordinate activities to manage the test environments and test data
• Coordinate activities for follow‑up during all phases of test execution (i.e., unit, end‑to‑end, integration, performance, operational readiness, user acceptance)
• Manage user acceptance testing and obtain sign‑off from the business. Log defects, track and answer questions from business users during User Acceptance Testing
• Coordinate or create the documentation of training deliverables, including training plan, training schedule, job aids, etc.
• Coordinate or create the documentation of release and deployment planning deliverables
• Create project plan and manage the project SDLC deliverables
• Create project status reports
• Create reporting/dashboards for leadership review

Competencies

People

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility

With Particular Emphasis On The Following Specific Position‑related Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Drive for Results
• Integrity and Trust

Qualifications And Special Skills Required

• Undergraduate degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT operations and application delivery
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience with configuring and operating modern, process, and workflow automation solutions such as BMC
• Working knowledge of Batch systems, specifically in a Retail context, including typical Retail applications, data, and interdependencies
• Working knowledge and experience in managing the execution and support of batch applications and systems
• Ability to work independently with little instruction and creatively solve problems
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle methodologies and best practices
• Working knowledge of Windows and basic application productivity suites like MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Requires regular in‑office presence, including to work on computer, engage in in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work
• Ability to occasionally work outside standard business hours to coordinate with global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a national retailer with multiple stores and/or a consulting firm
• Programming experience with one or more programming languages such as SQL, Python, Java or ERP, etc.

Physical Requirements/Ada

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.