Business Analyst Developer

  • Full-Time
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Kalsec, Inc.
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assist in the planning, design, development, of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
  • Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues.
  • Ensure compatibility and interoperability of on-premise and cloud-based computing systems.
  • Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
  • Assist in the deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
  • Conduct research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.
  • Create system design proposals.
  • Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
  • Create systems models, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to system programmers.
  • Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
  • Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and three years related work experience.
  • Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.
  • Extensive experience with core software applications, including Manufacturing and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge VB.NET, C#, other programming languages.
  • Working knowledge of Databases (i.e. SQL, Oracle or DB2).
  • Good project management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
  • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
  • Highly self motivated and directed.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Strong customer service orientation.

Desired:

  • College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems, or business administration.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Supervision experience.
  • Data Science degree.
  • Working knowledge of Infor M3.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Business Objects.
  • Working knowledge of Datawarehouse structure and design.
  • Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems.
  • Working knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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