System Analyst 93

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

NYCWAY is the "Workfare/Engagement" system which ensures that all adult Cash Assistance clients perform work or training as a condition for continued eligibility. The application was originally copied from another NYS system constructed using a UNISYS MAPPER environment, and has grown substantially over the years, with no project end date.

TASK & DUTIES:

• Develop system design specifications
• Connect with stakeholders and project resources to gather requirements and gap analysis and document system enhancements.
• Perform considerable amounts of BA activities, SCRUM delivery and Agile Development Methodologies with knowledge in Functional Business Analysis and Planning sprint delivery.
• Create management reports as required and requested
• Develop post-implementation documentation on implemented systems
• Work with ITS staff (e.g, managers, senior programmers, support staff, product manager) to plan system implementation, enhancements and changes.
• Review production incidents and help identify impact and resolution strategies.
• Perform Testing/Evaluation
• Develops, implements, and monitors information technology quality assurance standards.
• Work with the developers to troubleshoot reported system problems
  
• Work with the developers to devise detailed test plans on developed projects
• Tests programs and systems and integrates system modules.
• SME to provide input on legacy system to help propose better system solutions
• Design reports, audit trails/logs, security mechanisms
• Perform System Design and Analysis
• Work with the customer to develop detailed specifications on new requirements
• Develop system documentation
• Develop structured workflows for the specific business goals. Identify integration needs with legacy systems and propose better solutions.
• Develops and prepares documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

• A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:
• Data structures, data manipulation, databases, design, testing and implementation
• Years of Experience: 4
• Technical and user documentation, software conversion
• Exposure to environments include but are not limited to Mainframe, Midrange, personal computers, laptops
• Lead in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions
• Basic SQL/Oracle
• Both the Front and Backend processing of Web Applications
• Business Analysis and, SCRUM and Agile Development Methodologies and Sprint Delivery
  

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg

 Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.