What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Analyst position at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)?
Applications Analyst
Location: Bremen, IN
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite 2 days a week)
Core Responsibilities
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Location: Bremen, IN
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite 2 days a week)
Core Responsibilities
- Partner with internal teams and business stakeholders to define software needs and project requirements.
- Conduct interviews with end-users to gather insights and understand their needs in detail.
- Develop efficient software solutions by analyzing user needs and business processes.
- Design and document system specifications, including detailed flowcharts and visual diagrams.
- Program, configure, and modify software solutions based on agreed-upon design and requirements.
- Customize off-the-shelf software to meet the unique needs of the business.
- Lead testing phases for applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of functionality, performance, and security.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve any issues or defects that arise in the software lifecycle.
- Coordinate deployment of new software versions, ensuring smooth implementation with minimal disruption.
- Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they understand how to effectively utilize new applications.
- Offer ongoing technical support and optimization of user experience post-deployment.
- Maintain thorough and clear documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and records of system changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, including software developers, database admins, and system analysts, to guarantee seamless software integration and operation.
- Stay ahead of the curve by tracking industry trends and exploring emerging technologies.
- Proactively suggest enhancements to improve the performance and efficiency of existing applications.
- Ensure that all applications adhere to security policies and protect sensitive data.
- Assess and recommend third-party applications when appropriate for business needs.
- A strong desire to tackle complex software challenges and handle routine maintenance tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Expertise in delivering application training and knowledge transfer to users.
- Ability to work effectively in both independent and team settings, adapting to the needs of the business.
- Skilled at managing relationships and building collaborative partnerships.
- Comfortable working with diverse application platforms, particularly those integrating ERP, MRP, PLM, and CRM systems.
- Proficient in software change management processes and industry best practices.
- Experience with SQL or relational database management is preferred.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to consider long-term impacts of application maintenance, upgrades, and migrations.
- Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and methodologies.
- Strong project management skills to guide projects from inception to completion.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, and C#, are a nice plus
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in system analysis, design, and development.
- Solid understanding of database management systems.
- Proven experience in customizing and developing applications to meet business requirements.
- Knowledge of server configuration, networking, and cloud technologies.
- Experience with application testing methodologies and tools.
- Relevant certifications in software technologies, systems management, or project management are a plus.
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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
