Temp-to-Hire: SQL-Savvy Applications Support Analyst

Colonial Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Illinois is seeking an experienced Technical Applications Support Analyst to support business-critical manufacturing applications. The role requires strong SQL knowledge, troubleshooting, and direct interaction with end users.

This 6-month contract includes the opportunity to convert to a full-time Colonial Group employee based on performance and business needs. The position focuses on delivering reliable, data-driven application support across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, or Business or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting business applications in a corporate environment.
• Strong SQL skills with joins, subqueries, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
• Experience working directly with end users.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for enterprise business applications across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application, process, and data-related issues.
• Work directly with users to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Utilize SQL to research transactions, validate data, and support business operations.
• Test software enhancements, application updates, and new functionality.
• Create and maintain support documentation.
• Support applications including Customer Maintenance, Estimating, Pricing, Order Processing, Scheduling, Shipping, Invoicing, Inventory, Security, Payroll, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Manufacturing Systems.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

End-user support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Colonial Group in Illinois is seeking an experienced Technical Applications Support Analyst to support business-critical manufacturing applications. The role requires strong SQL knowledge, troubleshooting, and direct interaction with end users.

This 6-month contract includes the opportunity to convert to a full-time Colonial Group employee based on performance and business needs. The position focuses on delivering reliable, data-driven application support across multiple facilities.