Senior Systems Analyst

About the role

Hybrid Every Other Week onsite / 5 days in Westlake, TX Our client seeks a Senior Systems Analyst to support Workplace Investing Digital Platforms Technology. The role will collaborate with a Scrum team to define scope, analyze requirements, document user needs, and support delivery of scalable digital solutions. The position emphasizes API-oriented solutioning, strong SQL, and clear documentation. The analyst will partner with product owners, developers, QA, architects, and peers to deliver stable features, mentor analysts, and improve processes in a fast-paced environment. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Systems Analyst on a Scrum team to craft, build, test, and deliver features for digital experiences.
• Collaborate with squad lead, scrum master, developers, QA, and architects to define scope and backlog.
• Interview business partners to understand objectives, use cases, and requirements.
• Research and document existing systems, recommend designs, and produce supporting documentation.
• Diagram business processes and system workflows.
• Convey technical concepts to internal customers and technical contributors across the organization.
• Support QA and business partners through testing phases, including triage of defects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other systems analysts.
• Contribute to scalable, maintainable solutions with a long-term mindset.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with a focus on financial services applications.
• Proficiency with SQL and database query tools.
• Strong skills in analysis, business requirements gathering, and documentation.
• Experience communicating technical needs to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodology.
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and make timely decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Experience with web and mobile application architecture and emerging technologies.
• Ability to influence team members and external groups and work constructively in person and virtually.
• Nice to have: Technical analysis of web concepts (Spring MVC, Spring Core, XML, CSS), Java, Confluence, strong SQL, CMS experience, finance domain exposure, and working understanding of QA automation.
• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k with company matching
• Life insurance

Pay

Rate: $45.00 to $55.00/hr. w2

Schedule

Hybrid Every Other Week onsite / 5 days in Westlake, TX