Systems Analyst Sr

Job Posting End Date

06-15-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Develop andmaintainJava and Python based business applications

• Provide Level 2 production support for?businessapplications, including custom and vendor-based solutions.?

• Maintain application availability and performance, and strict adherence to SLA requirements.?

• Triaging, analyzing, and resolving ServiceNow Incidents and Service Requests (Sev1-Sev4) within defined SLAs.?

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.?

• Support and troubleshoot applications running on enterprise application servers.?

• Perform application maintenance, enhancements, and modifications based on?issues/bugs and?business requirements.?

• Execute upgrades, patches, configuration changes, certificate renewals, and?environment?health checks.?

• Work within ITIL/ITSM processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.?

• Collaborate with offshore support teams to ensure seamless 24x7 operational coverage.?

• Participate in DR testing/validations, post patching validations, and storm mode validations?

• Participate in?on-call?rotations and provide after-hours or weekend support as?required.?

• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.?

• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.?

• Support audit activities by responding to audit inquiries and evidence requestsin accordance withestablished controls and policies.

What we're looking for:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience:

5 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Core Skills & Technical Requirements ?

• Strong knowledge and experience with Java, Javascript, Python

• Proven experience in Level 2 production support for?high availability?systems.?

• Develop, enhance, and support Javaand Cloud-based applications in production environments.

• Experience supporting Java-based integrations, including API integrations, service orchestration, and message-driven architectures.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and?problem-solving?skills.?

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with?cross-functional?and offshore teams.??

• Strong experience with Oracle Database, including advanced SQL and PL/SQL (functions, procedures, packages).?

• Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (preferred).?

• Proven experience automating repetitive operational tasks using Python and Experience automating monitoring, health checks, batch validation, and integration verification.?

• Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and production?support?best practices.?

• Experience working with offshore and onshore support teams, including handoffs and L3 coordination.?

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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