IT Analyst II (Instrumentation Laboratory Company, a Werfen Company, Bedford, Massachusetts): On behalf of a worldwide developer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments for hemostasis, acute care, and autoimmunity products and services, will analyze the business needs of users and design information systems and applications. Will program, test, and implement programs and train system users under supervision of the IT Development Manager.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Discuss business needs and procedures with users of assigned functional areas.
• Analyze and generate functional specifications for information systems.
• Prepare technical design documentation based on the analysis of business functions.
• Design program flow charts, data fields, and database tables, as well as other documentation which may be required.
• Program modifications, new custom transactions, utilities, and reports. Conduct program tests and correct any program errors.
• With the support of the supervisor, perform system tests of the application developed.
• Prepare end user documentation. Establish training programs and provide training for end users.
• Guide Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineers through validation of the developed program.
• Communicate with IT Quality Assurance (QA) Testers to coordinate quality testing of the software.
• Ensure compliance with the security policies established for the acquisition, design, development, operation, administration, and maintenance of production systems, operating systems, control of networks and communication systems, databases, and related technological resources of the Company.

This is a hybrid position permitted to work 3 days/week from the office in Bedford, MA and 2 days/week from a home office within normal commuting distance to the Bedford, MA office. Domestic travel required less than 10% of the time. Multiple openings.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field and 2 years of experience as a SAP Application Developer or related technical role developing SAP reports, interfaces, conversions, and enhancements. Experience may be gained pre- or post- Master’s degree.

Must also have: (I) 2 years of experience (which can have been gained concurrently with the primary experience requirement above) with: (a) Using dialog programming including SAP ABAP data dictionary and CDS views; (b) SAP HANA analytical module; (c) SAP ABAP module; (d) Lifecycle Adobe forms; and (e) Integration of SAP with third party software; (II) Expertise in converting business requirements to technical specifications; (III) Well developed analytical skills; (IV) Effective verbal and written communication skills in individual and group settings; and (V) Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and track record meeting deadlines.