Application/Technical Analyst

Lifeworks Services • Richfield, MN

3d • $81,500 - $91,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Application/Technical Analyst is responsible for application development, testing, and hands-on support of enterprise systems. In this role, the analyst provides the technical expertise required to ensure system stability and maintain operational continuity. Acting as a support and backup to the Senior Technical Analyst/SQL Developer, this position maintains working knowledge of SQL development, system integrations, reporting, application analysis, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in software development and/or application support.
• Working proficiency in SQL required, including exposure to Azure SQL (preferred).
• Experience supporting enterprise systems in a professional environment.
• Experience supporting testing and UAT, including test case development, defect tracking, validation, go-live readiness, and post-go-live support.
• Experience with identity and access management concepts (e.g., RBAC, provisioning/deprovisioning, least privilege); familiarity with Azure AD/Entra ID is a plus.
• Business intelligence and reporting experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively to achieve shared outcomes.
• Can perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across business and IT teams.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and professionalism to meet business needs.
• Exhibit strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Must pass a DHS background study and drug test, and maintain reliable transportation for work-related travel, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of T-SQL (stored procedures and query development), SQL fundamentals, and basic performance tuning; understanding of ETL and data integration processes; experience with source control.
• Familiarity with Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, SSIS, or comparable technologies; experience with Azure Integration Services is a plus.
• Azure Fundamentals certification (AZ-900 or equivalent) is a plus; experience with Azure SQL is desirable.
• Working proficiency in .NET/ASP, JavaScript, XML/HTML, and/or Python, with the ability to read and analyze existing code and system documentation.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau; advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365, CRM systems, or similar enterprise applications.
• Understanding of application security best practices, identity and access management (e.g., Azure AD/Entra ID), and data privacy standards; HIPAA experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently while also fostering strong, collaborative, cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating systems and processes to identify improvement opportunities; documenting data flows, system integrations, and functional requirements.
• Developing, enhancing, and maintaining SQL objects (stored procedures, views, queries), including basic performance tuning; analyzing code bases and integrations to understand architecture and dependencies; providing backup coverage when the Senior Technical Analyst/SQL Developer is unavailable.
• Supporting data integrations, ETL processes, and interfaces (e.g., Azure services, SSIS, or comparable solutions); developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and BI solutions to deliver actionable insights.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness when eligibility requirements are met
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level