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Systems Analyst/ Architect

NovaLink SolutionsMadison, WI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description:

As a Systems Architect - 2/Systems Analyst, you will play a crucial role in

analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems that meet the needs of our

organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate

existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and develop innovative solutions to enhance

business processes and implement new systems. This position requires strong analytical skills,

technical expertise, and the ability to translate user requirements and business rules into

functional and technical specifications.

Experience with financial systems, including invoicing, billing or payment systems, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, workflows, and business processes to

identify areas for improvement and optimization.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, managers, business analysts,

and IT teams, to understand system requirements.

  • Translate user requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications,

ensuring clarity, accuracy, and feasibility. These will be documented in tickets for

developers and other IT staff to act upon.

  • Working collaboratively with others, design technical solutions, including system

configurations, software enhancements, and integrations, to address identified needs.

  • Collaborate with software developers, database administrators, and other IT

professionals to implement system changes and enhancements.

  • Work with business analysts and quality assurance staff to conduct thorough testing of

system changes, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolution.

  • Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to understand business processes, user

needs, and system requirements, ensuring alignment between business objectives and

technical solutions.

  • Provide guidance and support to Business Analysts in documenting and analyzing

system requirements, ensuring clarity, completeness, and accuracy.

  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure a clear understanding of the functional

designs and provide any necessary clarifications or additional information.

  • Identify and investigate requirement changes to determine how they will impact

systems.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

(equivalent work experience may be considered).

  • Proven experience as a Systems Analyst or in a similar role, preferably in a complex

enterprise environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems

and processes.

  • Proficiency in understanding user requirements, scenarios, and business rules and

translating them into functional and technical specifications.

  • Experience with system design, including data modeling, process flow diagrams, and

system architecture.

  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Familiarity with relational databases, SQL, and data integration techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate

effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

simultaneously.

  • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively in a fast-paced

environment.

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and

priorities effectively.

  • Familiarity with software development concepts and programming languages is a plus.


Requirements

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

Technical Solution Design, 2 years

Systems Analysis Experience, 4 years

SQL, 3 Years

Documentation of functional and technical requirements, 4 years

Nice to Have:

Experience with Invoicing and Payment Systems

Scripting or Software Development Experience

Experience with data and systems modeling tools

System Administration Experience

Skills

SQL
Agile

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