Principal System Analyst

Description Hybrid Every Other Week onsite / 5 days in either Durham, NC Our client seeks a Principal Systems Analyst to serve as the liaison among business, product, and engineering teams supporting workplace investing platforms. The role will translate business requirements into actionable user stories and specifications, coordinate release management, and facilitate scaling ceremonies while managing inter-team dependencies. The analyst will drive performance through metrics, mentor junior analysts, and promote agile practices to enable consistent value delivery. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2 JN -102026-108963 Responsibilities Act as primary liaison between business, product, and development teams.Translate business requirements into clear user stories, workflows, and specifications.Lead complex systems analysis for moderate to complex software initiatives.Coordinate release management and participate in scaling ceremonies.Manage interdependencies across teams and organize sprints.Measure and improve team performance using agile metrics.Mentor and coach junior analysts across functions and geographies.Facilitate solution brainstorming to address challenges and roadblocks.Support backlog management and story lifecycle using Jira and related tools. Experience Requirements 10+ years of systems analysis experience building software solutions.Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies and scrum tools such as Jira and Jira Align.Proficiency with SQL and API consumer tools such as Insomnia.Experience authoring solution requirements and specifications.Ability to design workflows and create mockups in Figma.Understanding of SDLC, APIs, UI, and back-end systems.Data mapping experience.Cloud exposure with AWS and Azure.Experience with GitHub and release coordination.Ability to influence without authority and adapt to organizational change.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication.Scrum Master capabilities, including managing stories and organizing sprints.Flexibility to collaborate with distributed teams across time zones. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technology field.