System Analyst

Location: St. Louis, MO

Categories: Oracle Developer, Oracle PL/SQL

Responsibilities:

• Analyze user requirements, develop functional specifications, and perform gap analysis of existing information systems.
• Design and develop software for new functionality, improvements, and system longevity.
• Identify and resolve problems in order to provide continuous business operations.
• Provide technical and/or business application consultation to business partners and team members in the areas of functionality, architecture, operating systems, and databases for complex Oracle application systems.
• Develop low-level technical specifications and detailed program specifications as needed.
• Review/Approve detailed technical decisions and high and low level design documentation.
• Analyze existing systems and architectures for improvement recommendations.
• Ensure code quality, perform code reviews, and mentor development team members.
• Ensure users’ expectations are met, gain understanding when desired outcomes are not feasible, and provide alternative solutions to meet objectives.
• Ensure all documentation of technical architecture and systems are complete.
• Provide training and guidance to team members and users as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5 – 8 years experience in programming/systems analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL (10g or later) and Oracle database (11g or later),
• Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to lead.
• Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into systems’ design and technical solutions.
• Knowledge of structured and object-oriented programming, relational database design, operating systems, networking concepts, and systems integration.
• Complex analytical and problem-solving skills with focused attention to detail.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills with other IT associates and business users.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects.
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals and objectives.
• Good skills in customer relationship management and change management.
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
• General business knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• 8+ years experience in programming/systems analysis.
• Experience with Oracle Developer Suite (Forms/Reports 10g or higher).
• Experience with object-oriented programming frameworks (e.g. .NET C#, Java).
• Broad business and finance-related knowledge.
• Knowledge of MS Team Foundation Server (2010 or later), AIX/UNIX shell, Windows Server (2003 or later), MS SharePoint (2010 or higher), ServiceNow, MS Active Directory, XML Structures, and Toad.
• Knowledge of various open source tools and frameworks.
• Master’s degree and/or LOMA certification.