System Analyst 93

Ariel Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariel Partners is seeking a System Analyst/BA to develop system design specifications and collaborate with stakeholders for requirements and gap analysis. The role involves SCRUM/Agile delivery, reporting, and post-implementation documentation across a range of IT systems.

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, familiarity with data structures, SQL/Oracle, and both front- and back-end web application processing. The team values integrity, commitment, courage, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 4 years or more experience in data structures, databases, design, testing and implementation.
• Proficient in SQL/Oracle and data manipulation.
• Strong business analysis skills and experience with SCRUM/Agile delivery.
• Experience with front- and back-end processing of web applications.
• Technical and user documentation experience and software conversion involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop system design specifications and documentation.
• Gather requirements and perform gap analysis with stakeholders.
• Lead BA activities and SCRUM/Agile sprint delivery.
• Create management reports and post-implementation documentation.
• Collaborate with ITS staff to plan implementations and changes.
• Review incidents, identify impact and resolution strategies.
• Participate in testing/evaluation and QA standards development.
• Troubleshoot with developers and devise detailed test plans.

Skills

Data structures

SQL/Oracle

Business Analysis

SCRUM/Agile

Web app development

Documentation

Mainframe exposure

Job description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

NYCWAY is the "Workfare/Engagement" system which ensures that all adult Cash Assistance clients perform work or training as a condition for continued eligibility. The application was originally copied from another NYS system constructed using a UNISYS MAPPER environment, and has grown substantially over the years, with no project end date.

TASK & DUTIES:

• Develop system design specifications
• Connect with stakeholders and project resources to gather requirements and gap analysis and document system enhancements.
• Perform considerable amounts of BA activities, SCRUM delivery and Agile Development Methodologies with knowledge in Functional Business Analysis and Planning sprint delivery.
• Create management reports as required and requested
• Develop post-implementation documentation on implemented systems
• Work with ITS staff (e.g, managers, senior programmers, support staff, product manager) to plan system implementation, enhancements and changes.
• Review production incidents and help identify impact and resolution strategies.
• Perform Testing/Evaluation
• Develops, implements, and monitors information technology quality assurance standards.
• Work with the developers to troubleshoot reported system problems
  
• Work with the developers to devise detailed test plans on developed projects
• Tests programs and systems and integrates system modules.
• SME to provide input on legacy system to help propose better system solutions
• Design reports, audit trails/logs, security mechanisms
• Perform System Design and Analysis
• Work with the customer to develop detailed specifications on new requirements
• Develop system documentation
• Develop structured workflows for the specific business goals. Identify integration needs with legacy systems and propose better solutions.
• Develops and prepares documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

• A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:
• Data structures, data manipulation, databases, design, testing and implementation
• Years of Experience: 4
• Technical and user documentation, software conversion
• Exposure to environments include but are not limited to Mainframe, Midrange, personal computers, laptops
• Lead in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions
• Basic SQL/Oracle
• Both the Front and Backend processing of Web Applications
• Business Analysis and, SCRUM and Agile Development Methodologies and Sprint Delivery
  

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.