Job Title: Systems Analyst
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Columbia, SC (Partially onsite - onsite 1 days per week)
C2 clearance is required (Must be a US citizen)
About Project:
The role will represent the Data Integration layer (LEDS) in projects and work efforts across the organization. The team handles real-time data integration across the enterprise, including API development and AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) Gateways. Currently 18 members, consisting of developers, designers, analysts, experts, and team leaders. Expected to grow to exceed 25 members before the end of the year.
Work Environment: Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Role Description:
Typical Day:
Responsibilities include assisting with the design, documentation, and troubleshooting of data exchanges between enterprise systems (both internally and externally). The individual will work with business units and other application areas to understand requirements and collaborate closely with development staff to ensure integration solutions meet those needs.
- This role benefits from development experience, but the candidate will not do much coding; the focus is more on integration design and analysis.
- This person will work closely with development staff to make that integration work properly
- Someone who is able to understand and deliver data needs successfully between enterprise applications
- On some days they can spend hours in meetings discussing design or working with development staff to make sure their work and project needs are aligned.
- Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design. Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes. Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs. Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.
- 20% Ensure team members understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, organizational standards are maintained, and applications are delivered according to project timeliness. Provide expert system knowledge, perform research, attend meetings, and review documents.
- 20% Maintain and modify programs according to specifications. Code, compile, and implement application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Evaluate basic interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
- 20% Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
- 20% Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team. Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions. Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements.
- 20% Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, and work flow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform. Document programs/procedures.
Requirements:
- Technical requirements (Must Haves): Good understanding of:
- Web Services/APIs – both SOAP and RESTful
- OpenAPI standards
- Swagger or API Gateways, especially IBM DataPower or AWS API Gateway
- Preferred/Nice-to-Have Technologies:
- JavaScript
- Java
- GitHub
Education:
- Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree.
- Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree
- Minimum Required Work Experience: 4 years-of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
Soft Skills:
- Communication: Essential for team presentations and working with various stakeholders.
- Requirements Gathering: Crucial for understanding business needs and translating them into technical requirements.
- Ability to Prioritize and Handle Multiple Tasks: Important for managing concurrent tasks and projects.
- Strong understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
- Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
- Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
- Familiar with project management concepts. Pays attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
- Minimum Required Software and Other Tools: Strong knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $45.00/hr.
