Systems Analyst 4

Role Description

Under administrative direction, provides technical and architectural leadership on large and very highly complex projects that are multi-platform and/or cross enterprise or divisional functional areas. Top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming. Responsible for project completion and end-user satisfaction.

• Lead large and very highly complex projects that are multi-platform and/or cross enterprise or divisional functional areas.
• Instruct, direct and check the work of other team members.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and programmers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs, and applications and automated test scripts.
• Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems requiring expertise and/or specialized knowledge.
• Exhibit expert understanding of the organization’s Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Play a leading role in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications.
• Define software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
• Prepare and/or interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Develop, test, document and implement applications according to standards and methodologies.
• Design, develop and test automation scripts.
• Design, implement and maintain databases.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information resources.
• Design, run and monitor software functional and performance tests.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.
• Must be on call during scheduled times and may be required to work for extended periods at night and on weekends.
• Maintain currency of professional, technical and business skills.
• Utilize established status report, time accounting and collaborative process to provide data for management.
• Exhibit expert understanding of application, data, integration, security, operational, and systems management architectural and design domains.
• Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems.
• Create and describe system design and models utilizing commonly used industry mechanisms.
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed systems.
• Direct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards.
• Liaise with company’s software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems.
• Take an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application development best practices.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior software development staff.
• Oversee the quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values.
• Regular attendance is required and expected.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

Qualifications

• College Degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems Preferred.
• Minimum 12 years' IT development experience or equivalent Preferred.
• Experience as Technical Lead and/or Project Architect on very complex multi-subsystem solution delivery projects Preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Problem solving skills sufficient to perform research and recommend a proposed solution to problems.
• Able to work on multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Able to effectively direct and coordinate the work of other team members on a project.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system.

Requirements

• Criminal background check required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program.
• 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Volunteer time off and company nonprofit matching gift program.
• Values-driven workplace where employees take accountability and support one another.