The Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the EquiTrust business community and IT technical direction through the development and support of systems/applications solutions and procedures. The incumbent operates in a continually changing technical environment and must maintain a working knowledge of the application systems and development standards. This position requires in-depth knowledge of assigned system applications and the proven ability to solve complex development problems. The incumbent will lead the design of solutions that may span one or more systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops new applications as per specifications including developing application code, testing completed applications, and developing required documentation as defined by company development standards.
- Maintains existing programs as per project task specifications including coding the alterations, testing the corrected application, and updating the required documentation as designed by company development standards.
- Maintains strict adherence to standards for documentation, development techniques, testing, and other related development activities.
- Confers with Systems Engineers and Enterprise Architect to interpret and analyze moderately complex business problems with medium risk. Analyzes and corrects reported system failures.
- Creates functional design of principle system components and formulates system scope, objectives, functional requirements, and deliverables.
- Designs moderately complex technology configurations to satisfy business requirements and creates, executes, and maintains project plans for moderately complex systems.
- Participates in the integration of new systems and recommends new technology.
- Communicates with developers on the problem resolution process and provides information pertaining to the system.
- Conducts research and maintains a high level of knowledge in systems software/hardware to ensure operations and implementations are of the highest quality.
- Supports Information Technology team and/or other departments on an as-needed basis.
- Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.
- Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of data handling methods, development techniques, and at least three development programming languages.
- Advanced proficiency in code versioning tools.
- Ability to proactively identify and solve problems and issues of all types; must be able to identify situations that fall outside the parameters of normal or routine activity.
- Demonstrates advanced competency in the following areas: Analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, customer service orientation, effective communication skills, industry awareness, initiative, integrity, and relationship management.
- Intuitive, problem-solver, and analytical.
- Relies on professional knowledge and discretion to achieve goals. Must be able to use good judgment regarding decisions concerning problem resolution and upgrading tasks regarding priority, user impact, risk mitigation, and management approval.
- Ability to work effectively with all departments and affiliates to ensure integration of strategic goals and principles.
- Excellent oral, written, listening, and presentation skills including the ability to clearly articulate complex information to others; must be able to communicate well with other departments, as well as external clients and customers.
Training or Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of continuous development using Java required.
- Understanding of object-oriented development concepts required.
- Experience in one or more of the following required: Java development, Web development, ASP.Net, IIS configuration, SQL Stored procedures, Scripting SQL objects, WCF, WWF, MVC2, or Team Foundation Server.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance or finance data processing preferred.
- Experience leading or mentoring development teams preferred.
Education:
- If Associate’s degree (Computer Science or related field), minimum 6 years of experience in related system development experience required.
- If Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related field), minimum 4 years of experience in related system development required.
Working Conditions:
- On-Site Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.
- Business Travel: Infrequent travel (less than 5% of the time).
- Provide twenty-four hour support for computer operation of production systems, as needed.
EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To learn more, visit https://www.equitrust.com/careers/opportunities/applicant-notices/.
