Job Description:
This position is for a business analyst with solid requirements gathering, =
business process re-engineering and documentation skills. The candidate mus=
t have experience with business analysis for an object oriented (OO) web ap=
plication and working
with an agile/scrum development team. They must also be familiar with UML a=
nd documenting use cases with a UML tool. The position will require the can=
didate to work closely with the PEIMS internal users and management team, t=
he PEIMS Redesign
technical team and other internal staff. The duties include, but are not li=
mited to documenting the current system and gathering requirements specific=
ations for new systems. The duties of the position will require the analyst=
to:
A. Organize, plan and hold requirements gathering work sessions with PEIMS =
users and translate the results into use cases, activity diagrams, web-page=
mock-ups, and other documents to help explain and define the requirements =
of the new application.
B. Translates requirements into a high level product backlog and participat=
es with the product owner and team to prioritize the development work and r=
elease plans.
C. Write clear and concise requirements specification documentation, (UML u=
se cases and activity diagrams, Visio diagrams, Optimal Trace use cases, Ad=
obe Fireworks GUI mock-ups, Enterprise Architect diagrams, etc=85) which wi=
ll be used in the
development of the new suite of subsystems that make up the revised PEIMS a=
pplication, workflows, processes and Cognos reports.
D. Work with PEIMS Redesign technical team and PEIMS users to clarify docum=
ented requirements for new application and enhancements for the existing sy=
stem as required.
E. Document all new development requirements using a combination of tools i=
ncluding MS Word, Excel, Visio, Optimal Trace requirements management tool,=
and Enterprise Architect UML tool.
F. Perform analysis of the existing processes and procedures and make sugge=
stions for process improvement.
G. Mentor and transfer knowledge gained to client employees.
H. Report routinely on the progress of assigned tasks to the client PEIMS R=
edesign project manager.
I. Must comply with client=92s Project Management Offices processes and pro=
cedures.
J. All work assignments must be completed in accordance with client policy,=
procedures, and guidelines.
K. Assists in the development of testing plans and test scripts for user ac=
ceptance testing.
L. Assists and coordinates user acceptance testing and user training.
M. May also be required to perform test scripts for SCR and other enhanceme=
nts of the existing system.
N. May create or update other PEIMS specific documentation (procedures, use=
r help, training materials, overviews, etc.) as required.
O. Other duties as assigned.
Skills And Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Years Skills/Experience
5 Business systems analysis and business process improvement in defining co=
mplex financial applications and supporting functions.
5 Organizing and facilitating the deriving system requirements from intervi=
ews with customers or requirements gathering work sessions.
5 Work experience in gathering system requirements and creating a system re=
quirements document and developing graphical user interface with tools like=
Adobe Fireworks.
5 Experience translating business plans and requirements into information s=
ystems concepts and produce and update supporting documentation.
5 Work experience and understanding of software lifecycle methodologies, th=
orough knowledge of the software specification process and software develop=
ment processes, and software architecture.
5 Work experience and knowledge in defining and modeling functional busines=
s requirements using Unified Modeling Language (UML).
5 Work experience in writing simple SQL queries and knowledge of relational=
databases
3 Work experience in developing training materials and conducting training =
sessions either on a one-on-one basis or in a classroom setting.
2 Work experience in system testing which includes the development of test =
plans, test cases and conducting testing sessions
2 Prefer experience with agile/scrum projects and creating and maintaining =
product backlog
Strong Analytical, problem-identification and process analysis skills with =
the ability to envision a solution from requirements
Strong Professional who works well independently or as part of a team
Strong Strong interviewing, facilitation, problem resolution, consensus bui=
lding, and negotiating skills
Strong Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Preferences:
Years Skills/Experience
5 Prefer experience but not required with the following tools: requirements=
analysis case tools like Optimal Trace and UML modeling tools like Enterpr=
ise Architect
3 Prefer experience with defining business workflow and document management=
..
Rate: $55-60/hr, Job Type: Contract, Total Exp: 7+ years, Start Date:=
ASAP, Duration: 8+ Months, Number Of Openings: 1, Location: Austin,T=
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Respond to this requirement.
Req. ID: DB2 Database developer
Primary Skills: DB2, Unix
Description: Job Description: we are looking for candidates having strong D=
atabase Development skills with DB2. Someone who is strong on Data Modeling=
& Performance tuning. Should have strong UNIX skills as well.
Roles and Responsibilities:
=95 Database Design
=95 Database Development
=95 Performance Tuning
=95 Experience in writing stored procedure
=95 Data modeling
Required skills and experience:
=95 DB2 Database Development & Design
=95 Experience in w |