System Analyst – 160

Sovereign Technologies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Oracle Developer to analyze requirements, design and implement robust Oracle solutions, and mentor a development team in St. Louis. You will translate business needs into scalable architectures and ensure ongoing system reliability.

The role requires strong Oracle PL/SQL expertise, 5–8 years in programming/systems analysis, and excellent communication. Bachelor's degree or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years experience in programming/systems analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL (10g or later) and Oracle database (11g or later).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into system designs and technical solutions.
• Experience with relational DB design and OS/network concepts.

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 to provide continuous business operations.
• Provide technical and/or business application consultation to business partners and team members in Oracle systems.
• Develop low-level technical specifications and detailed program specifications as needed.
• Review/approve detailed technical decisions and design documentation.
• Analyze existing systems and architectures for improvements.
• Ensure code quality, perform code reviews, and mentor developers.
• Maintain documentation of technical architecture and systems.
• Provide training and guidance to team members and users.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle Developer Suite

NET C#/Java

TOAD

AIX/UNIX shell

MS SharePoint

ServiceNow

MS Active Directory

XML Structures

Team Foundation Server

Windows Server

Job description

Categories: Oracle Developer, Oracle PL/SQL

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.

Preferred:

• 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.