Application Analyst - Intermediate

Job Summary

The System Analyst will support the Gas Royalty in Kind (GRIK) program for a public sector client operating within the energy and minerals sector. The client requires an experienced C, PowerBuilder, InfoMaker, and Sybase Application Systems Analyst, preferably with experience in Oil and Gas regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for requirements gathering, systems analysis, application development, maintenance, enhancements, testing, remediation, and production support activities. This role will work closely with development teams, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions meet business objectives and operational requirements while supporting both project-based and ongoing maintenance initiatives.

Contract Duration

8 months

Responsibilities

Systems Analysis & Development

• Deliver applications programming and analysis tasks as part of the system development lifecycle.
• Provide application support, maintenance, and enhancements for existing systems.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and user requirements.
• Liaise with business units and program areas to ensure solutions meet current and strategic business needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C, PowerBuilder, InfoMaker, and Sybase SQL on the Solaris 11 platform, including both desktop and web-based interfaces.
• Write code for complex functional and technical designs with minimal defects.
• Produce technical designs, database structures, and application architecture for medium to highly complex applications.
• Design and implement SQL databases.
• Document business processes, applications, systems design manuals, technical manuals, and reference documentation.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Align development activities with established application architecture standards.
• Define non-functional requirements including performance, availability, portability, recovery, and recoverability.
• Assess technical impacts and recommend effective application design approaches.
• Advocate for the reuse of existing frameworks and components where appropriate.
• Seek technical design solutions that balance business requirements, budget, and timelines.
• Review technical designs created by other developers and recommend optimizations.
• Innovate and identify more efficient methods of application design and development.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with client stakeholders, analysts, interfaced system users, and project team members during testing activities.
• Conduct unit testing, system testing, and integration testing.
• Assist with and execute performance and penetration testing activities.
• Troubleshoot application and system-level issues.
• Isolate root causes and provide solution options and recommendations.
• Evaluate product quality and take corrective actions to improve outcomes.
• Ensure all application changes are developed, tested, and implemented in a controlled manner using established software release strategies.

Project Delivery & Support

• Work directly with subject matter experts to validate application functionality and perform remediation activities.
• Contribute to Application Lifecycle Planning activities.
• Identify and coordinate release schedules and ensure planned releases remain on schedule.
• Manage service requests and priorities with customers and stakeholders.
• Provide accurate tracking and reporting of work effort, status, and progress.
• Support implementation and ongoing maintenance activities for the Gas Royalty in Kind (GRIK) program.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• Extensive experience as a System Analyst supporting application development, maintenance, enhancement, and production support environments.
• Strong programming experience with:
• C
• PowerBuilder
• InfoMaker
• Sybase SQL
• Experience developing applications on the Solaris 11 platform.
• Experience designing and implementing SQL databases.
• Experience creating desktop and web-based application interfaces.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Experience producing technical designs, application architecture documentation, systems design manuals, and technical reference materials.
• Experience conducting unit, system, and integration testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting software release management and deployment activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Oil and Gas industry, particularly in royalty-related programs or regulatory environments.
• Experience working in public sector environments or supporting large-scale enterprise applications.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule, with an anticipated requirement of three days per week onsite and availability for onsite meetings as required.
• Work must be performed within Alberta due to network and data security requirements.
• Standard working hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM Alberta time, Monday through Friday, excluding recognized holidays.
• Must successfully complete a criminal record check if requested by the client.
• Must complete mandatory privacy, security awareness, and onboarding training requirements.
• Ability to provide three professional references from similar engagements, with the most recent reference listed first.
• Must possess and maintain the equipment required for remote work, including a computer with a current version of Windows (preferred) or macOS compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related remote-access software. The client will provide required system access and credentials.