Systems Analyst

Hi, This is Raju. I am Recruiter at Randstad Technologies and I am reaching out in regards to your background. I have an exciting opportunity  *Candidates MUST be able to work on W2 to qualify for this role.* Job Title: Systems Analyst Duration: 16 Months Position Type: Contract to Perm Location: EDEN PRAIRIE, MN  Job description: Primary Responsibilities:  - Create user stories in Rally  - Participate in all Agile ceremonies (standup, sprint planning, retrospective, release planning)  - Document new APIs / Services and modify existing ones after evaluating the following: user stories, business requirements, high level design documents and database models  - Prepare the detailed functional and technical specifications for the API including documenting the internal and external schemas via Microsoft Word and Wiki  - Create/modify XSD and JSON files for the corresponding API  - Document mapping requirements and implement those rules in Altova MapForce  - Present and evaluate design solutions objectively and facilitate conflict resolution  - Work closely with Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, Architects, Business Partners and other Technology teams at UHG to ensure requirements and design are completely understood  - Communicate design to all stakeholders and varying levels of the organization  - Act as the liaison between Business and Systems Analysts, Developers and project management groups  - Work closely with business teams to strategize solutions that support long term business objectives  - Ensure IT deliverables align with business requirements with measurable results  - Collaborate with QA team to ensure testing efforts align with system deliveries and business processes  - Lead and mentor other Systems Analysts  Required Qualifications:  - 5+ years of experience in Systems Analysis or IT Development  - 5+ years of experience in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) /System Development Life Cycle  - 5+ years of experience translating business requirements into a detailed system specification  - Experience with two or more of the following:  - Working with APIs and web services  - Experience mapping data from web services or database to user interface  - Experience creating XML, XSD and/or JSON files  - Experience with EDI files  - Data modeling experience  - Experience working as a developer  - Experience working with REST methodology  - Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint  - 5+ years of Relational Database experience  Preferred Qualifications:  - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience  - Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions  - Experience working in an Agile environment or familiarity with Agile methodology  - Ability to work in highly technical environment  - Experience working with test plans and test cases  - Healthcare experience Please have a look at the below job requirement and reply back to me with your latest word format resume ASAP. Do let me know the best contact number to reach you.  Note: If you feel this job description does not suit your profile then kindly let me know your preferred job roles so that I can be in touch with you with similar jobs and you can refer me a suitable person for this job as well. Hope to hear from you soon. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.