Sr Systems Analyst

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career. Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is invested in your future! Job Summary Job description: This position is responsible for designing enhancements and new business applications and/or information systems solutions through integration of technical and business requirements; serving as technical designer to identify best solution and resulting technical specifications within limits of code environment; linking business analyst needs and architect definition to technical solutions. Ensure the integrity, security, scalability, and daily availability and of the databases supporting the Illinois and Texas Blue Chip and IRIS CICS applications through proactive monitoring and management activities. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the test and production performance of multiple applications. • Work with a wide variety of technical stakeholders to integrate applications and services in an enterprise environment. • Develop detailed technical specifications and designs for system enhancements. • Provide application domain knowledge to the ADM team. • Evaluate production performance and issues. • Review, guide, troubleshoot and resolve issues during implementation. • Evaluate integration of SaaS / COTS packages to current environment. • Develop operating procedures for transition into routine operations. • Enable building of knowledge databases for technology, solutions and domain areas. Required Job Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and 4 years Information Technology OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 6-year Information Technology experience OR 8 years Information Technology experience. • Development experience – C#.Net/Java • Knowledge of Databases – SQL / MySQL / Oracle / DB2 • Knowledge of Cloud computing / SaaS / IaaS / PaaS technologies • Service Oriented Architecture - SOAP / REST • HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHP/Ruby/C#* Web Technologies • Requirements definition & management • Knowledge of application configuration • Problem solving and analytical thinking • SDLC Methodology - Agile / Scrum / Iterative Development • System Performance management • Strong oral/written communication skills • Preferred Job Qualifications: • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related • Ability to execute Required Job Qualifications * Bachelor Degree and 4 years Information Technology OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 6 year Information Technology experience OR 8 years Information Technology experience. * Knowledge of application configuration * Knowledge of Big Data Analytics - HAVeN / HADOOP/ Autonomy / Vertica * Knowledge of Cloud computing / SaaS / IaaS / PaaS technologies * Knowledge of Integration Technologies - Tibco/Informatica/CAS * Knowledge of Mobile technologies - Phonegap / iOS / Android / Java / HTML5 * Knowledge of Scripting Languages - BASH / PERL / PYTHON / RUBY * Service Oriented Architecture - SOAP / REST * Web Technologies - HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHP/Ruby/C# * Rapid prototyping * Requirements definition & management * SDLC Methodology - Agile / Scrum / Iterative Development * System Performance management * Conceptual thinking * Creative thinking * Problem solving and analytical thinking * Strong oral/written communication skills Preferred Job Qualifications: * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related * Ability to execute * VSAM File: o Backup and Restore o Forward Recovery o Conversions for filler expansion, key restructuring etc o Reorganizations and free space tuning o Naming convention standards o Special loads and reports or extract o Logstream management and design o Master file copybook creation and copybook change management o Disaster Recovery support o Data flow and file design and access key design consulting o Creation and initialization of test databases o Test copies of production files o Ad hoc record fixes o Batch tuning consultation o CICS memory and CICS topology o CICS VR administration * Support / Maintain database related applications: o Blue Chip Term Up (GTUP) and Terminal Operator File (GTOF) transactions o Record locking “Exclusive Control” process o Early morning production file availability transaction (EAIN) o Key Range Verify program to ensure the integrity of partitioned files. o SDO authorization reports. 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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. 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