Application Analyst

Application Analyst

Optomi, in partnership with a utilities client, is seeking an Application Analyst to join a collaborative and driven team. This role will serve as a key project resource for the Enhancements initiative, partnering closely with the Firewall Compliance team to drive operational excellence, data integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the health, performance, and reliability of the application.
• Design and develop complex software solutions to address business challenges.
• Translate ideas into actionable user stories and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide insights and solutions to product owners and business users.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and apply Human Performance tools during testing and implementation.
• Lead design/code reviews and uphold best practices in source control and documentation.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly across diverse audiences.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset and passion for learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in application development and support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and user stories.
• Familiarity with the full application lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications (Listed in order of importance)

• Solid SQL background; comfortable with DBA tasks and stored procedures.
• Proficiency in C#.
• Python experience, especially for data extraction tasks.
• GUI development experience with Angular; strong JavaScript skills; basic HTML/CSS.
• RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with firewall policies or a networking background.
• Experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls.
• Knowledge of Archer platform.
• Comfort working with transactional and denormalized databases.
• Kafka experience.

Additional Desired Attributes

• Embrace Agile principles and value strong documentation.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple efforts confidently.
• Understanding of IT security standards and deliverables.