Senior IT Applications Analyst

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. IT Applications Analyst plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing batch processing solutions that support key business operations. This position leverages both new and existing technologies to deliver efficient, reliable, and scalable batch systems. As a Sr. Analyst, you will collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document batch processing requirements. You will lead small to moderately complex projects through the full software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes. The base salary range for this role is $96,000 – $157,650. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in IT operations and application delivery.
At least 2 to 3 years of experience with configuring and operating modern, process, and workflow automation solutions such as BMC.
Working knowledge of Batch systems, specifically in a Retail context, including typical Retail applications, data, and interdependencies.
Working knowledge and experience in managing the execution and support of batch applications and systems.
Ability to work independently with little instruction and creatively solve problems.
Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle methodologies and best practices.
Working knowledge of Windows and basic application productivity suites like MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a national retailer with multiple stores and/or a consulting firm.
Programming experience with one or more programming languages such as SQL, Python, Java or ERP, etc.

Responsibilities

Gather, organize and document requirements obtained by members of the project team and self
Translate functional requirements to technical requirements.
Document gaps in existing functionality and review requirements with stakeholders.
Document high level functional design solutions.
Coordinate detailed design activities for members of team and self.
Support developers with requirements clarification and execute QA process
Collaborate with different teams, within IT and business to ensure timely and successful issue resolution.
Coordinate activities to manage the test environments and test data.
Coordinate activities for follow-up during all phases of test execution (i.e., unit, end-to-end, integration, performance, operational readiness, user acceptance).
Manage user acceptance testing and obtain sign-off from the business. Log defects, track and answer questions from business users during User Acceptance Testing.
Coordinate or create the documentation of training deliverables, including training plan, training schedule, job aids, etc.
Coordinate or create the documentation of release and deployment planning deliverables.
Create project plan and manage the project SDLC deliverables
Create project status reports.
Create reporting/dashboards for leadership review.