Business Analyst

CLOUDSCOUTS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC

20h

About The Position

The Business Analyst will be responsible for defining, developing, and documenting user/stakeholders’ needs to support business requirements. This role involves assisting in the definition and documentation of business requirements objectives, deliverables, and specifications for new software programs and applications. The Business Analyst will also provide documentation and support for existing APD business applications regarding system enhancements, design, run, and monitor software performance tests on new and existing applications for error correction, improvement identification, and debugging. Additionally, the role requires liaising with network administrators, database administrators, system analysts, and business owners to resolve application/program issues.

Requirements

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience as an IT Business Analyst with experience in all phases in the system development lifecycle.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Visio, Word, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with state agencies will be a plus.
• Experience in Project Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Liaises with network administrators, database administrators, system analysts, and business owners to assist in resolving problems with applications/programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees