Sammons Financial Group Companies · 3 weeks ago
Systems Analyst 3
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $172K/yr
8+ years expSammons Financial Group Companies is seeking a Systems Analyst 3 to lead and mentor teams in software development. The role involves formulating system objectives, designing and implementing software solutions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRetirement
No H1B
Responsibilities
Under general direction, formulates and defines system scope and objectives
Devises or modifies procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results
Prepares detailed specifications to write programs
Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains those programs
Competent to work on and responsible for nearly all phases of applications systems analysis and programming projects
Regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts/programmers
Establish, implement and document technology integration and migration strategies
Lead and mentor technical design and delivery for one or more product teams
Create and maintain solution development and delivery standards
Possess a broad understanding of technologies and frameworks, and the ability to evaluate and select appropriate technologies for projects
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and programmers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs, applications and automated test scripts
Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems requiring expertise and/or specialized knowledge in a systematic manner; apply subject matter expertise unique to the discipline
Exhibit expert understanding of the organization’s Systems Development Life Cycle
Play a leading role in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments
Play a leading role in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation
Prepare and/or interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements; create and maintain user-oriented applications and design specifications
Develop, test, document and implement applications according to standards and methodologies
Design, develop and test automation scripts. Follow automated test script guidelines and research issues in software through testing
Design, implement and maintain databases. Follow database standards and integrity controls, analyze information requirements, and develop database specifications
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information resources against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
Design, run and monitor software functional and performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging; administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas
Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades
Must be on call during scheduled times and may be required to work for extended periods at night and on weekends in support of conversion, assisting in operational problems, or testing a new program
Maintain currency of professional, technical and business skills
Utilize established status report, time accounting and collaborative process to provide data for management
Exhibit expert understanding of application, data, and integration, plus deep understanding of security, operational, and systems management architectural and design domains
Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues
Ensure compatibility and interoperability of systems
Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
Create and describe system design and models utilizing commonly used industry mechanisms like E-R Diagrams, UML models, flow charts, etc
Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
Direct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
Liaise with company’s software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies
Take an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed
Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application development best practices; Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior software development staff
Oversee the quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution
Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands
Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary
Qualification
Required
Under general direction, formulates and defines system scope and objectives
Devises or modifies procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results
Prepares detailed specifications to write programs
Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains those programs
Competent to work on and responsible for nearly all phases of applications systems analysis and programming projects
Regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts/programmers
Establish, implement and document technology integration and migration strategies
Lead and mentor technical design and delivery for one or more product teams
Create and maintain solution development and delivery standards
Possess a broad understanding of technologies and frameworks, and the ability to evaluate and select appropriate technologies for projects
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and programmers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs, applications and automated test scripts
Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems requiring expertise and/or specialized knowledge in a systematic manner; apply subject matter expertise unique to the discipline
Exhibit expert understanding of the organization's Systems Development Life Cycle
Play a leading role in the definition, development, and documentation of software's requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments
Play a leading role in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation
Prepare and/or interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements; create and maintain user-oriented applications and design specifications
Develop, test, document and implement applications according to standards and methodologies
Design, develop and test automation scripts. Follow automated test script guidelines and research issues in software through testing
Design, implement and maintain databases. Follow database standards and integrity controls, analyze information requirements, and develop database specifications
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information resources against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
Design, run and monitor software functional and performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging; administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas
Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades
Must be on call during scheduled times and may be required to work for extended periods at night and on weekends in support of conversion, assisting in operational problems, or testing a new program
Maintain currency of professional, technical and business skills
Utilize established status report, time accounting and collaborative process to provide data for management
Exhibit expert understanding of application, data, and integration, plus deep understanding of security, operational, and systems management architectural and design domains
Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues
Ensure compatibility and interoperability of systems
Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
Create and describe system design and models utilizing commonly used industry mechanisms like E-R Diagrams, UML models, flow charts, etc
Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
Direct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
Liaise with company's software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies
Take an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed
Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application development best practices; Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior software development staff
Oversee the quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution
Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands
Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary
Criminal background check required
Preferred
College Degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems
Minimum 8 years' IT development experience or equivalent
Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with business partners and other IT staff
Problem solving skills sufficient to perform research and recommend a proposed solution to problems
Able to work on multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
Able to effectively direct and coordinate the work of other team members on a project without having HR management responsibility for them
Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Retirement
PTO and Holiday Pay
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan
Healthy balance between work and personal lives
Friday afternoons off all year long
Competitive PTO
Generous number of paid holidays
Incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance
Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance
Company
Sammons Financial Group Companies
Sammons® Financial Group Companies (collectively, Sammons Financial Group) provide today’s most sought after life insurance, annuity, and retirement products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Esfand Dinshaw
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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