About the Role
At Equitable we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a missionwevehoned since 1859.
Equitable is looking for a Systems Analyst that will act as a Group Retirement lead architect vetting/leading design sessions solutions and delivery of new products product functionality and other enhancements within GR as directed by Group Retirement Tribe. The System Analyst will represent GR IT squad as Delivery Lead and working closely with Orchestrators/Product owners and frontline addition to the Delivery lead responsibilities the role will require to implement innovative solutions value adds. The System Analyst will partner with other IT squads/teams and outside vendors to develop end to end solutions.
What Youll Be Doing
Act as lead architect for the Group Retirement platform ensuring that implemented code meets GR standards was efficiently designed tested with proper controls for production supportability
Perform complex system analysis and work closely with business clients to identify core business requirements and issues to create enhance and implement software solutions.
Develop applications for high transaction data processing and scalability to support future modifications and growing volume of data applying technical expertise in Group Retirement platform: COBOL VSAM JCL CICS QUICKJOB SQL Python C C C# UNIX/Linux; DB2 CA-7 Endevor File-Aid MS Office SPUFI and SAR among other development tools.
Develop detailed user stories and requirements and advocate for business clients in all phases of the complex solution development lifecycle for each of the critical stages including: initiation analysis development testing implementation and post implementation follow up.
Analyze various interconnected legacy applications and understand the code changes/enhancements needed to support business compliance or audit requirements as well as production issues.
Develop Software solutions to perform data analysis and data research.
Develop solution for database objects & entities for reporting functionality.
Evaluate architectural aspects of all applications using application knowledge and product expertise.
Coordinate requirements analysis and translation of requirements into technical specifications with System Architects and business owners.
Create test data and build prototypes and proof of concepts to validate system requirements. Resolve conflicts arising due to technical deviations from the agreed user stories or requirements.
Analyze and identify in-scope and out of scope items for the project development and provide detail information in functional and technical specification documents.
Monitor code defects in Development System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production environments.
Review test plan and other deliverables; correct defects during system testing or user acceptance testing phase and communicate changes.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with an onsite presence of 23 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.
The base salary range for this position is$113000 - $125000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills experience and geographical addition to base pay Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases spot bonuses and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical dental vision a 401(k) plan and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
What You Will Bring
Bachelors Degree in Informational Technology or related technical field
10 years systems analysis experience
5 years of practical experience with agile teams
Demonstrated aptitude in Retirement Products and/or Operations with a strong preference towards Group Retirement knowledge
Experience as a subject matter expert in one or more retirement product lines
Skills
Agile Methodologies:Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.
Business Data Analysis:Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect identify analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.
Software Development:Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Quality Assurance and Testing:Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes tools and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
System and Technology Integration:Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications databases and technology platforms.
Technical Writing/Documentation:Knowledge of technical writing; ability to write technical documents such as manuals reports guidelines or documents on standards processes and applications.
About Equitable
At Equitable were a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking working and leading differently where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee toleveragetheir unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth internal mobility comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being flexibility and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented dedicated purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with Careers at Equitable to learn more.
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