Systems Analyst

Our government client is looking for an experienced Systems Analyst on a hybrid 9+ months renewable contract opportunity in Columbus, OH.

Position: Systems Analyst

Job Description:

The agency seeks an experienced, skilled, and motivated Senior Systems Analyst with software systems analysis and quality assurance experience.

This position will function as a highly skilled and hands-on experience senior Sys Systems Analyst with experience in software development and quality assurance with specific responsibilities that include: Creates information systems documentation to identify business and functional requirements; coordinates activities for requirements gathering and analyzing information regarding information technology system(s).

Performs impact analyses to identify system and process inter-dependencies; Collects and analyzes data to provide informed options for decision-making

Develops Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, vendor solution evaluations & recommendations to meet defined business requirements.

Creates Information Technology systems and process flows and flowcharts; decomposes complex processes; develops technical specification documents

Creates architecture diagrams to detail the configuration of servers, databases, and network connections for current and future systems models

Analyzes, models, and interprets data using different tools and techniques

Reviews and assists in software development lifecycle activities including feature and project cost, time, and effort estimations.

Creates user stories, develops test strategy and test cases, and does the test execution; can create data migration plans, including the validation of migrated data

Creates or sets up test data for performing test scenarios; executes unit test scripts and assists in executing system test scripts independently; verifies and documents unit and system test results to ensure the software is producing desired results; debugs and revises programs when unit and system tests do not produce desired results?

Coordinates execution of feature and system test scripts, participates in debugging efforts and defect tracking, creates and reviews test data for performing testing load testing and regression testing

Develops and maintains a robust automation framework for the creation of automated test scripts and automated test reporting with minimal to no supervision

Hands-on with setting up cloud-based platforms to allow running automated test scripts on web and mobile devices using virtual browsers.

Designs and executes performance and load tests to assess systems scalability and performance.?

Maintains test versioning to ensure test data aligns with testing requirements.

Identifies data sources; does data analysis and data-mapping; develops and maintains data pipeline; provides data flow diagrams and documents the process.

Takes initiative and implements innovative ideas to improve the business and Software development process

Collaborates and communicates effectively with customers, stakeholders, and team members.

Works collaboratively with the service delivery team (e.g., project managers and business analysts) to develop project plans and documentation

Takes initiative and implements innovative ideas to improve the business and Software development process

Requirements

Completion of undergraduate core program coursework in information technology, engineering, or telecommunications

Minimum 10 years Business Process Analyst/Systems Engineering experience

Minimum 5 years Software Development Experience

Minimum 5 years Quality Assurance Analyst experience

Minimum 2 years project/program management or equivalent experience

10 years in contributing to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from the design phase to the implementation phase of Web Applications; Demonstrated in the Sprint Planning and execution with project management principles; experience in building test automation frameworks; translating customer requirements into functional requirements for web applications development.

Familiarity with Micro-services architecture and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps Experience (minimum 3 years)

Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong experience in creating good solutions w/o mature, detailed, codified business requirements.

Working experience in delivering expected results in unstructured environments.

Works productively and effectively independently without significant management oversight.

Required/Desired Experience:

10 years of Technical Documentation skills; Communication skills with both non-technical and technical clients Required

5 years of Translating customer requirements into functional software requirements, and leverage the latest tech trends for organizational efficiency Required

7 years of Lead Role as Business Process Analyst/Systems Engineering - analyzing business requirements, developing & maintaining technical requirements Required

3 years of A sound understanding of relational databases and hands-on experience with Standard Query Language (SQL) and producing business reports using SQL Highly desired

5 years of Quality Assurance - Test Cases Creation, Documentation, execution, Load Test, Performance Testing both manual and automated Required

4 years of Power BI, JIRA and any other business analysis tools experience Highly desired

3 years of Azure DevOps Experience Required

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Nice to have

4 years of Test Automation tools such as Soap UI, Selenium Highly desired.

About Vector:

Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

“Celebrating 30 years of service”