Systems Analyst - Reimagine

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

MISSION STATEMENT: 

To build and scale the modern technology foundation that powers a world-class digital lending platform, marrying land intelligence with rapid capital access for agricultural real estate. 

ROLE DISCRIPTION: 

The Systems Analyst - Reimagine is responsible for helping build and evolve a new "greenfield" digital lending ecosystem. Operating at the intersection of systems design, data security, and emerging technology, this role ensures that AAC’s proprietary land intelligence and new digital lending platform is built to engage with customers, providing a product they want to come back to often, and helps them obtain the financing they need.  

This role will be part of a new team that seeks to leverage the best qualities of a small agile startup with the presence and stability of a successful market leader. This position demands a hands-on startup mindset, balancing customer needs with disciplined execution, while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.  

Reporting to the Head of Technology - Reimagine, The Systems Analyst - Reimagine will be responsible for helping build and scale the technology behind our next-generation agricultural lending platform. They will work closely with business and technical teams to align technology with organizational goals, delivering customer-centric solutions, and engage with key technology partners and vendors to drive innovation and seamless integration.  

This role demands direct, hands-on involvement in developing, configuring and maintaining core technology withing the overall Streamline Capital architecture. The successful candidate will ensure the various platforms are configured correctly and aligned with the needs of our customers and stakeholders. Core responsibilities include integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate underwriting and operations, implementing cloud-native infrastructure—all while maintaining strong alignment across business units and external partners. 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

The Systems Analyst - Reimagine focuses on understanding, developing, troubleshooting, supporting, and maintaining our enterprise applications.  This role is responsible for performing system administration duties for assigned configurable enterprise systems.  They work with the business, technical staff and vendors to assess business requirements and processes and align them with appropriate technology solutions which need to result in improved process efficiency and accuracy.  The Systems Analyst - Reimagine assists with the integration of new and upgraded products and unit tests solutions.  They are responsible for assessing application issues and developing business and system solutions.  The Systems Analyst - Reimagine is familiar with a variety of programming languages, operating systems, and computer hardware platforms. They may assist in developing release notes and user training materials.  They may also be responsible for assisting in testing efforts, developing cost analyses, design considerations, and estimating development timelines. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with team members to break down and detail user stories with detailed system requirements; including testable acceptance criteria (this includes creating any supporting documentation such as data mapping documents, system flow documentation, etc)
• Strong understanding of the primary application(s) to be able to support, configure and test
• Perform design and build technical functions on large projects related to enterprise applications
• Provide technical support related to system integration and data migration activities
• Perform ongoing system administration duties for assigned configurable enterprise systems
• Assist with the responsibilities of Technical Data Stewardship
• Collaborate with other team members and 3rd party vendors relating to software upgrades, patches and configuration deployment
• Gather and analyze information from multiple sources and provide recommendations for design and to build technical requirements/documents
• Effective communication with the team, technology leadership and business stakeholders
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
• High engagement with the technology team, analysis community of practice and business stakeholders
• Assist with various testing efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Exercises no supervision; regularly provides technical guidance and training; makes independent decisions; works under general direction of the Technology Leader and/or Director.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree, with emphasis on Computer Science, Information Systems; or equivalent
• At least five years of related experience with demonstrated proficiency in gathering functional and non-functional specifications, preparing design documentation, configuring applications and system support
• Intermediate knowledge of typical programming languages is desirable
• Intermediate knowledge of System Analysis roles, responsibilities and activities and System Development Life Cycle methodologies
• Intermediate knowledge of and demonstrated skills in use of word processing and data analysis software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Access is required; Thorough knowledge of presentation software such as MS PowerPoint and Visio required
• Strong knowledge of database concepts and proficiency with MS SQL and Oracle databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal, written skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of project management processes.
• Intermediate knowledge industry best practices in the areas of data integrity controls, testing and release management.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and sit at a desk for an extended period of time. Job requires extensive use of computers and phones. While performing the job, the employee is required to sit, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach and have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work with typical hardware and cabling practices required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the job. Must be able to interact effectively with people at all levels of company. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Up to 25% travel required in performance of the role.

PAY RANGE:

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.
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