Business Analyst -W2 role ( Onsite- FL)

Job Description

Job Description

The Business Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Defines, develops, and documents user/stakeholders’ needs in support of the achievement of business requirements,
• Assists in and provides the definition and documentation of the business requirements objectives, deliverables, and specifications needed to develop new software programs and applications,
• Provides documentation and support to existing APD business applications regarding system enhancements,
• Designs, runs, and monitors software performance tests on new and existing applications for the purpose of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvements, and general debugging; and
• Liaise with network administrators, database administrators, system analysts, and business owners to assist in resolving problems with applications/programs.

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience as an IT Business Analyst with experience in all phases in the system development lifecycle,
• Experience working with state agencies will be a plus,
• Experience in Project Management is a plus.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years’ experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer science or management information systems.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and systems design,
• Knowledge of business process engineering and software development life cycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications,
• Knowledge of Database Developer Tools (SQL Management Studio/TOAD/Access),
• Knowledge of Relational Database Design and Development (SQL Server, Oracle, or any other similar database platforms),
• Knowledge of Report Development skills having experience with standard tools (SSRS / Crystal Reports / Access / Excel),
• Ability to work with business users to analyze and gather system functional requirements,
• Ability to prepare software design specifications based on analysis of system functional requirements,
• Ability to research and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet functional requirements,
• Ability to develop acceptance test plans to ensure that software meets functional specifications,
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively to technical and non-technical staff and management Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs using .NET Core for building web services,
• Ability to research and develop technical solutions to problems in a timely manner,
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations,
• Ability to develop technical documentation, specifications, and reports
• Ability to maintain technical knowledge and proficiency with a changing system and network environment to develop the most efficient solutions and methodologies.
• Knowledge of advanced data processing concepts, terminology and programming methodology and techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to analyze and interpret technical data
• Ability to coordinate the activities of team members and ensure proper completion of projects and work assignments
• Knowledge of Information Security best practices relating to data driven Web Applications and Database systems
• Ability to operate as a technical team-lead for teams and projects; and
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments,
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, and
• Office Automation/Productivity Tools: proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Visio, Word, and Teams.