Sys & Development Analyst 3/Sr/Specialist - SAP/Success Factors

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Under direct supervision, the SAP/SuccessFactors Systems and Development Analyst conducts analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management. This position will be supporting SAP and SuccessFactors, focusing on Human Resources.

In-office applicants will be given preference, however we are open to highly qualified remote candidates.

Responsibilities of the Sys & Development Analyst 3 position include the following:

- Provides technical support for SAP and SuccessFactors for Human Resources; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications. Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications. Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability, and compatibility of their products.

- Provides some technical responsibility for the SAP and SuccessFactors applications involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the Human Resources business.

- Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements, and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces, primarily in SAP and SuccessFactors for Human Resources.

- Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements.

- Consult with Human Resources application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.

- Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions.

- Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data.

- Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning.

- Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

- In-office applicants will be given preference, however we are open to highly qualified remote candidates.

In addition to the above, Senior Sys & Development Analyst and Specialist will include the following responsibilities:

- Serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area.

- May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects.

Requirements for the Sys & Development Analyst 3 position include the following:

- Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

- Four years of work and/or years of experience in SAP for Human Resources, focused on systems analysis or software application development.

- SuccessFactors experience preferred.

- Basic knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or web development environment.

- Basic knowledge of relational database technology.

- Basic knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.

- Effective oral and written communication skills.

- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

- Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.

- Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.

- Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.

- Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages .

In addition to the above, the Senior Sys & Development Analyst will include the following requirements:

- A minimum of six years’ experience in systems analysis or software application development.

In addition to the above, the Sys & Development Analyst Specialist will include the following requirements:

- A minimum of eight years’ experience in systems analysis or software application development.

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MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.