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Application Analyst

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Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Vice President-Info Technology
Department: Enterprise Systems
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Fully Remote, Hybrid
Categories: Information Systems / Technology

Job Description

The Application Analyst is essential in developing, maintaining, analyzing, planning, and modifying complex applications within a diverse technical environment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role involves gathering functional requirements, interpreting customer business needs, and translating them into technical specifications while ensuring that information systems adhere to quality and efficiency standards. Additionally, the Application Analyst serves as a technical expert, providing valuable input and support for successfully implementing, developing, and maintaining administrative or enterprise information systems.
This position offers the flexibility of a remote working environment within the United States.
In addition, the Application Analyst will:
Analyze, develop, document, integrate, maintain, and modify complex information systems to meet evolving business needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional, ad-hoc teams to define system requirements, technical specifications, and test plans that translate business needs into functional solutions. Ensure systems and software meet efficiency requirements and adhere to quality assurance standards.
Analyze and evaluate the technical infrastructure for both existing and new enterprise information systems.
Promote an enterprise-wide perspective of university systems, addressing critical aspects such as usability, availability, scalability, security, and software management standards.
Serve as a technical resource on ad hoc teams, providing technical assistance expertise and completing assigned tasks and objectives.
Collaborate with team members to provide technical assistance and expertise, ensure timely completion of projects, and adhere to project deadlines.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in information technology or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience.
Extensive working experience in systems analysis, business process analysis, and requirements gathering.
Proven background in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise-level systems and applications.
Demonstrated proficiency in object-oriented programming using languages such as Java, Python, Groovy, or PHP.
Expertise experience with web application frameworks like Spring, Grails, or Struts.
Strong working knowledge of relational database management systems and SQL skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments and lead tasks or projects as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with business processes and applications in Higher Education, particularly with Ellucian Banner and related systems such as Banner Document Management, Banner Workflow, or Banner General products.
Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL development for database integration and optimization.
Experience with API development and integration, including RESTful and SOAP-based services.
Familiarity with build and dependency management tools like Maven, Ant, Ivy, or Gradle
Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and deployment in cloud or virtualized environments.
Experience with Low Code development platforms, such as Boomi, MuleSoft, or other integration platforms.
Experience with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
Experience in deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining integrations leveraging APIs.
Strong understanding of data security and compliance standards, especially in handling sensitive information in Higher Education environments.

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