About this role
Senior Systems Analyst II supporting Pacific Life CMD with complex business problem analysis, translating requirements into actionable system specs, and ensuring alignment with architectural standards and cloud-based delivery on AWS.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders to analyze complex problems and clarify requirements
- Translate needs into system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Collaborate with developers to ensure feasibility and architectural alignment
- Document system workflows and data dependencies across cloud-based systems
- Drive early risk and dependency resolution across teams
Technical Overview
Focus on cloud-based solutions (AWS), APIs, data integrations, and databases (Relational/NoSQL); strong emphasis on SDLC, Agile practices, and DevOps culture to enable efficient development and testing.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior systems analyst with 8+ years of experience in agile, cloud-based environments, and strong expertise in AWS, APIs, data integrations, and relational/NoSQL databases. They should excel at translating complex business needs into well-defined requirements and guiding cross-functional teams to success.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceInformation SystemsEngineeringor related fieldor equivalent experience.8+ years of experience in systems analysisbusiness analysisor technology delivery roles within agile environments.Proven experience working closely with software development teams on complexintegrated systems.Strong understanding of modern application architecturesAPIsdata integrationsand cloud-based solutions (AWS preferred).Experience defining requirementsacceptance criteriaand solution documentation that support both development and testing.Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and data-driven business processes.Working knowledge of SDLCagile methodologiesand DevOps practices.Strong analyticalfacilitationand problemsolving skills.Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across crossfunctional teams.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in Financial Servicesparticularly Annuities or Insurance products.Experience supporting large-scalehighly integrated enterprise systems.A collaborative mindset with the ability to balance business needstechnical constraintsand delivery realities.
Tools & Platforms
Amazon Web ServicesAWS
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceInformation SystemsEngineeringor related field8+ years experienceAPIsAWSdata integrationsrelational and NoSQL databasesSDLCAgileDevOpsacceptance criteriauser storiestraceability
Hard Skills
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAPIsData integrationsRelational databasesSQLNoSQL databasesCloud-based solutionsCloud architectureSDLCAgileDevOpsArchitecture standardsAcceptance criteriaUser stories
Soft Skills
Analytical thinkingFacilitationCommunicationCross-functional collaborationStakeholder management
Keywords for Your Resume
Sr. Systems Analyst IISenior Systems Analyst IISystems AnalystProduct OwnersAPIsAmazon Web ServicesAWSData integrationsRelational databasesSQLNoSQL databasesCloud-based solutionsCloud architectureSDLCAgileDevOpsAcceptance criteriaUser storiesTraceabilityCross-functional teamsBachelor's degree8+ years
Deal Breakers
8+ years experience not demonstrated, No experience with AWS or APIs, Lack of cross-functional collaboration experience
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