
Senior Application System Analyst
- Stellarton, NS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides remote support for all IT Incidents, Requests and Changes for the Retail environment which includes implementation, configuration, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, and usage monitoring including after hours support.
- Responsible for resolving incidents and fulfilling requests assigned within defined SLA.
- Responsible for Retail Hardware Lifecycle Management (e.g. Servers, RF Guns), Operating Systems, Deployment Technology, IT Security; plans, tests, pilots, deploys new technology to Stores.
- Develops support and troubleshooting guides for all new technology before deployment to Stores.
- Develops, updates and maintains Support Definition Documents.
- Complies with Release Management Processes and is responsible for developing Release artifacts.
- Executes on deployment plans and actively participates in all deployment activities for both Hardware and Software.
- Promotes customer communication within the team and ensures all customers are consistently kept informed of Project/Deployment status.
- Evaluates current processes and demonstrates conceptual thinking in defining new process improvement implementations.
- Documents all knowledge opportunities for the department and ensure accuracy of the knowledge base.
- Complies with IT policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards.
- Complies with IT Security policies and procedures. Verifies all deliverables meet IT Security requirements.
- Mentors other team members and acts as a technical expert.
- Participates in IT projects.
- Participates in analyzing, determining, and implementing changes that improve departmental efficiencies (continuous improvement).
- Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent is preferred.
- 5 years of progressive experience in related role.
- Experience working in a Retail environment would be an asset.
- Experience with Azure would be considered an asset.
- Solid understanding of agile and lean methodologies.
- Experience in SAP would be considered an asset.
- Experience in Blue Yonder Category Management and Space Planning suites would be considered an asset.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data.
- Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.
- Able to develop and interpret technical documentation.
- Analytical ability to analyze project objectives and develop designs
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in learning and understanding new technologies.
- Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off