Sr. Systems Analyst

Sr. Systems Analyst, Remote

• Contract to Hire
• Remote - preference given to local candidates for occasional on-site collaboration sessions 
• Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizen or a Green Card holders for this position
  
• NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE!  CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Description

Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with company/customer system architecture standards. Write and execute manual test cases to validate system changes.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes functional changes to be made to existing or proposed systems.
• Writes functional/system requirements that will include information about required changes to web front-end, database, web service, RESTful service, batch processing.
• Writes detailed test cases that include prerequisite steps, input/data scenarios, test steps, and expected results.
• Prepares test data to satisfy test scenarios.
• Performs manual testing of test cases and documents evidence of expected results being met.
• Opens defects when found during system testing, and coordinates with developer through resolution; retests defects when coding is complete.
• Participates in internal peer reviews of requirements, test cases, technical design, and code/unit test results.
• Provides estimates on upcoming work.
• Supports the UAT effort.
• Troubleshoots and provides support to Production Support as needed.
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced analysts.
• Maintains/gains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Occasional need to provide support off-hours for ad hoc deployments to Production and for quarterly release implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 5-7 years of experience directly related to computer functional/systems analysis and requirement writing.
• 5-7 years of experience writing test cases and performing manual test execution on batch systems and web front-end systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures used in systems/functional analysis and software testing.
• Proficiency in the use of one or more specific technologies, depending on job assignment.
• Proficiency in running SQL queries.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous assignments and meet stringent deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other analysts and developers.
• Knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) preferred.

Please Note:

• Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
• No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
• $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com.

Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.