Data Systems Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Systems Analyst in Durham, NC. Duties Include:

• Performing technical and functional analysis for determining and developing the best delivery approaches based on requirements, swarming and iterating with teammates and your squad leader as needed
• Providing original and creative technical solutions to ongoing development efforts and central initiatives
• Desire to understand all phases of testing leading to final implementation, including unit, integration, acceptance testing and production install validation
• Creating and maintaining clear and concise user documentation and status
• Providing high-level application support, problem diagnosis, and resolution, supporting the on-call developers
• Provide systems analysis support on an Agile team that includes multiple business and technology partners (cross business unit, cross domain)
• Collaborate with multiple other Agile teams (Scaled Agile) to lead dependencies and scope
• Work with business and technology partners to define the scope of problems/issues, in terms of business and/or system requirements and processes
• Work with Agile team to develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and story maps
• Lead backlog refinement sessions; Translate complex business needs into clear, practical, requirements/user stories; Research and evaluate alternative solutions
• Evaluate design of existing systems to judge their functionality, efficiency, reliability, performance, usage, maintainability, and cost of ownership
• Collaborate with Agile team members to build comprehensive and cohesive solution approaches
• Assist in devising the Agile team's analysis strategy
• Provide support in estimating, planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work
• Apply documentation standards and procedures
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area expertise is a plus
• 5 years of experience as a Systems Analyst in software application development
• Significant experience in analysis in PL/SQL
• Experience in various development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
• Relevant experience in various systems analysis methodologies, including data analysis, data mapping, flowcharts, uses case development, story writing, set-up/configuration of systems, gap analysis, user acceptance testing and product documentation
• Ability to distill business processes and objectives into well-defined epics/stories/requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills to effectively tackle sophisticated business problems
• Ability to work through ambiguous situations by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience, and judgment
• Proactive, organized, highly responsive and committed to quality
• Highly effective written and verbal communication is a must; You will be driving refinement sessions
• Robust critical thinking and analytical skills
• Confidence to convey technical concepts, capabilities and needs to team members, product owners and other internal partners
• Experience in one or several of Java, Spring Framework, Cloud applications (AWS), and REST/SOAP Web Services preferred
• Prior experience with Production Support activities is a plus
• Experience with DevOps, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery is a plus
• Proven understanding of Splunk and Datadog is a plus
• Proven understanding of REST, JSON, and APIs is a plus
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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