Systems Analyst 3

Sammons Financial Group • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Under general direction, the Systems Analyst formulates and defines system scope and objectives, devises or modifies procedures to solve highly complex problems, and prepares detailed specifications for programs. The role designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains programs, and is responsible for nearly all phases of applications systems analysis and programming projects. It regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts and programmers.

The position collaborates with analysts, designers, programmers, internal users, and departments to define requirements, project objectives, deliverables, specifications, plans, and implementation approaches. It develops and maintains applications, automated test scripts, and databases; conducts software testing and quality assurance; and contributes expertise across application, data, integration, security, operational, and systems management domains. The role also evaluates existing systems, develops improvement strategies, supports procurement and development research, and participates in cross-departmental initiatives.

The position requires on-call availability during scheduled times. Extended work at night or on weekends may be required for conversions, operational issues, or testing. Regular attendance is expected. A criminal background check is required. Candidates must not require immigration sponsorship or work authorization for this role now or in the future.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of IT development experience or equivalent (preferred).
• College degree in computer science, information science, or management information systems (preferred).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with business partners and other IT staff.
• Problem-solving skills sufficient to research issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to direct and coordinate other project team members without HR management responsibility.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system.
• Criminal background check required.
• Must not require immigration sponsorship or work authorization for this role now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in computer science, information science, or management information systems.
• Minimum 8 years of IT development experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and programmers to conceptualize and develop software programs, applications, and automated test scripts.
• Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems using relevant expertise and specialized knowledge.
• Apply expert understanding of the organization’s Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Lead definition, development, and documentation of software requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with internal users and departments.
• Lead definition of software development project plans, including scope, schedules, and implementation.
• Prepare or interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements; create and maintain user-oriented applications and design specifications.
• Develop, test, document, and implement applications according to standards and methodologies.
• Design, develop, and test automation scripts; follow testing guidelines and research software issues through testing.
• Design, implement, and maintain databases; follow database standards and integrity controls, analyze information requirements, and develop database specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect information resources from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Design, run, and monitor functional and performance tests; correct errors, identify improvement areas, debug programs, analyze test results, and provide solutions.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.
• Be on call during scheduled times and provide support that may require extended night or weekend work for conversions, operational problems, or testing.
• Maintain current professional, technical, and business skills.
• Use established status reporting, time accounting, and collaboration processes to provide management data.
• Apply expert understanding of application, data, and integration domains and deep understanding of security, operational, and systems management architecture and design domains.
• Meet with decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals and resolve business systems issues.
• Ensure system compatibility and interoperability.
• Review the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies to improve or further leverage them.
• Create and describe system designs and models using mechanisms such as E-R diagrams, UML models, and flow charts.
• Perform cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses for proposed systems to support management implementation decisions.
• Research emerging application development software products, languages, and standards to support procurement and development efforts.
• Work with software and hardware suppliers to promptly resolve problems or emergencies.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects as needed.
• Promote application development best practices and train, mentor, and guide junior software development staff.
• Oversee quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution.
• Embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies’ shared values of Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect, and Integrity.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to meet business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and projects as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and automatic enrollment in a 401(k).
• Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Volunteer time off and a company nonprofit matching gift program.

What This Job Offers

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