Systems Architect

Novalink Solutions LLC•Madison, WI

About The Position

As a Systems Architect - 2/Systems Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems that meet the needs of our organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and develop innovative solutions to enhance business processes and implement new systems. This position requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to translate user requirements and business rules into functional and technical specifications. Experience with financial systems, including invoicing, billing or payment systems, is highly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (equivalent work experience may be considered).
Proven experience as a Systems Analyst or in a similar role, preferably in a complex enterprise environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and processes.
Proficiency in understanding user requirements, scenarios, and business rules and translating them into functional and technical specifications.
Experience with system design, including data modeling, process flow diagrams, and system architecture.
Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
Familiarity with relational databases, SQL, and data integration techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Technical Solution Design, 2 years
Systems Analysis Experience, 4 years
SQL, 3 Years
Documentation of functional and technical requirements, 4 years

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial systems, including invoicing, billing or payment systems, is highly preferred.
Familiarity with software development concepts and programming languages is a plus.
Experience with Invoicing and Payment Systems
Scripting or Software Development Experience
Experience with data and systems modeling tools
System Administration Experience

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, workflows, and business processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, managers, business analysts, and IT teams, to understand system requirements.
Translate user requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and feasibility. These will be documented in tickets for developers and other IT staff to act upon.
Working collaboratively with others, design technical solutions, including system configurations, software enhancements, and integrations, to address identified needs.
Collaborate with software developers, database administrators, and other IT professionals to implement system changes and enhancements.
Work with business analysts and quality assurance staff to conduct thorough testing of system changes, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolution.
Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to understand business processes, user needs, and system requirements, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
Provide guidance and support to Business Analysts in documenting and analyzing system requirements, ensuring clarity, completeness, and accuracy.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure a clear understanding of the functional designs and provide any necessary clarifications or additional information.
Identify and investigate requirement changes to determine how they will impact systems.