Systems Analyst

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL

Systems Analyst _ Auburn Hills, MI (onsite)

Job Requirements

Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years of combined Systems Analyst and Application Developer experience.

Strong Automotive OEM experience.

Experience working in Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Experience using JIRA and Confluence for requirements management, project tracking, and documentation.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

Analyze business and user needs to identify solution opportunities and define application requirements.

Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation activities, including functional and non-functional requirements.

Assess business requirements and perform impact analysis across business processes, systems, applications, APIs, and integrations.

Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation specifications.

Document complex business processes, technical workflows, microservices, APIs, and system interactions.

Conduct gap analysis and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.

Create process flows, data flow diagrams, and other solution documentation artifacts.

Support business case development, project estimations, and planning activities.

Experience with cloud-based architectures and deployment models.

Experience supporting enterprise integration platforms and middleware solutions.

Experience with digital transformation and business process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to create high-quality Epics, Features, and User Stories within JIRA.

Experience producing business and technical documentation that is clear, organized, and audience-appropriate.

Application Development & Delivery

Design, develop, unit test, integrate, and support enterprise applications and services.

Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions that satisfy functional and non-functional requirements.

Develop configurable services and enterprise integrations supporting business applications.

Apply secure development practices, coding standards, and established design patterns.

Create and maintain technical design, application, and systems documentation.

Support system implementation activities including design, testing, deployment, and rollout.

Research emerging technologies and standards to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Testing & Support

Support quality assurance activities, including test strategy development and test coverage assessments.

Participate in functional, integration, and performance testing activities.

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application and integration issues.

Coordinate issue resolution with cross-functional teams and dependent application owners.

Ensure project deliverables are completed within established timelines and quality standards.

Collaboration & Communication

Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, project teams, and technical resources.

Listen to and synthesize complex multi-party discussions into clear, actionable requirements and documentation.

Translate business needs into technical solutions and technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Experience

Services

Web and micros service technology platforms and frameworks (IBM Integration Bus (IIB), Spring Services)

IBM Datapower

Java/J2EE, JMS, XML, XSLT, XQUERY, XSD, SOAP, REST, WSDL, BPEL

UML Modeling & Eclipse IDE

Websphere, JBoss, Tomcat

Authentication/Authorization (Single Sing On, SAML, OAuth)

Object relational mapping tools (Hibernate, etc.)

Relational databases (Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL databases

Experience building web services (SOAP/Rest) using Java APIs and tools, such as JAX-RPC

Experience with the Spring Framework and general MVC frameworks

Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Unix shell scripting, Perl)

Experience with cloud and continuous integration tools (e.g. SVN/git, Jira, Jenkins, Maven, etc.)

Unique Skills

Strong communication skills including the ability to translate business need to technical teams, translate technical solutions to business teams, and communicating to your team on progress/issues.

Strong execution culture and attention on taking tasks to completion.

Strong written communication skills.

- The ability to create clear and understandable Epics and User Stories in JIRA and Confluence.

- Ability to document business and technical concepts in a clear and organized manner.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work , the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Commitment to Environment:

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

o Health Insurance with Dental & Vision

o 401K Plan

o Life Insurance, STD & LTD

o Paid Vacations & Holidays

o Paid Parental Leave

o FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care