Systems Analyst or Sr. Systems Analyst

Utah Retirement Systems•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$84,701 - $119,345•Onsite

About The Position

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below. Systems Analyst- Min: $84,700.74/yr. Max: $107,994.67/yr. Sr. Systems Analyst- Min: $93600.24/yr. Max: $119,344.58/yr. Summary: Performs a variety of systems/analyst functions involving complex technical duties related to the timely and reliable functioning of business and computer software systems for the use of others. Manages the implementation of computer systems throughout the development life cycle. Incumbents at this level develop more complex long-term projects and are required to develop program and system design and coding specifications. They may function as team leader and supervise a project team on an occasional basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or equivalent; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible software application experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specific experience in systems analysis, design and programming preferred.
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Software Engineering; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working as a systems analyst; at least two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specific experience in systems design and programming preferred.
Expert programming knowledge in languages such as Pick Basic, Java, and C#.
Advanced knowledge of data structures and storage with data systems such as UniVerse, Oracle, and MS SQL Server.
Extensive skills in requirement gathering, organization, and project planning and management.
Extensive problem-solving skills, ability to debug software code identify issues, and implement solutions.
Considerable knowledge of Information System development methodologies and applications.
Systems analysis and design concepts both structured and object oriented.
Batch, on-line distributive, and desktop systems.
Experience with information system management concepts, methods, and standards for project control; such as Entity relationship modeling, data flow diagramming and computations and algorithms common to system analysis and design.
Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
Apply concepts of basic algebra.
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, legal documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
Write reports, business correspondence, software requirements, and procedure manuals.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, vendors, department heads, co‑workers and the public.
Have a high degree of self-motivation and experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Prioritize work.
Perform within deadlines.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow through with assignments.
Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.

Nice To Haves

Java Developer: Strong skills in core Java, server-side Java technologies
Java Developer: Experience working with JavaScript and modern frameworks (React/Redux, Angular, Vue, etc.)
Java Developer: Experience developing RESTful APIs based on Microservices Architecture
Java Developer: Experience developing in AGILE environments
Java Developer: Experience integrating with backend services like JMS, J2C, ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA, JDO, etc), JDBC.
Java Developer: Relational Database design and optimization experience with (Oracle, MS SQL, or Postgress)
Java Developer: Familiar with Bitbucket, GIT, GitHUB, GITLab, etc. around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure
Java Developer: Experience testing RESTful services
Java Developer: Experience in designing and developing automated test frameworks
Java Developer: Experience with Claims processing, Finance, Case Management, Imaging and Operations, Marketing, LTD, Life, Flex and HSA/HRA/FSA. is beneficial.
URS: Must have an expert knowledge in .NET Framework specifically C#, MVC, Web Api.
URS: Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, SQL, and performance tuning.
URS: Familiar with Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture and Application Security.
URS: Experience with Unit Testing.
URS: Must have a solid working knowledge of the Visual Studio IDE and Team Foundation Server.
URS: Experience with Reporting and Web Services, XML, Json, Cascading Style Sheets.
URS: Must be able to train and/or mentor existing staff in the above-mentioned skills.
INVESTMENTS: Requires competency with T-SQL as well as stored procedures and functions, ability to thoroughly investigate and understands data, capably manage complex data relationships, and efficiently implement robust and accurate query logic.
INVESTMENTS: Experience with SQL Server Reporting Service preferred.
INVESTMENTS: Knowledge of institutional investment management principles and practices and platforms (DTC, SWIFT, FIX, OASYS, CTM) preferred.
Enterprise Applications: Expert knowledge in Microsoft .NET Framework and C# specifically WPF, MVVM, and Web Api.
Enterprise Applications: Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, SQL, and performance tuning.
Enterprise Applications: Experience with Unit and Integration Testing.
Enterprise Applications: Familiar with Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server.
Enterprise Applications: Understanding of Software Architecture and Application Security.

Responsibilities

Consistently write, and code software programs and applications according to specifications
Coordinates the development effort with the proper stakeholders to insure accurate, efficient, and secure production processing.
Meets and coordinates with stakeholders to determine system requirements and objectives.
Performs on‑going user training.
Investigates, identifies, and defines system problems, resolves issues and creates beneficial enhancements.
Run and monitor software performance tests for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating improvement, and general debugging.
Documents system and user requirements using techniques such as flow charts, diagrams, specifications etc.
Determines requirements for system implementation including interoperability with other systems, both manual and automated, and data conversions
Designs data base files; determines file content needs, size and characteristics, etc.
Identifies system and file security needs and levels of confidentiality.
Coordinates with users and management, all deployment of new or modified programs and systems.
Monitors their own work priorities, schedules, and assignments.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as required