Business Integration Analyst

at  Acra Lending

At Acra Lending our employees enjoy an opportunity to work with great people. We celebrate several events throughout the year accompanied by raffles and giveaways for employees nationwide. We are especially proud to give back to our community and truly enjoy one another’s company. Every Friday we start our day in the office with bagels and donuts followed by a pizza lunch.
We are looking for candidates to join our team who are passionate about their vocation. Who are committed to making a contribution and are looking to gain experience in order to grow in their career. Our headquarters are located on a beautiful campus in Irvine, California and if you work out of our Irvine office we can also provide a free gym membership.
We are currently searching for a Business Integration Analyst. In this role you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the assimilation of new software and processes into the organization’s existing operations. The analyst will work within the Business Integration team and will serve both internal and external business partners. Research, configuration, analysis, and communication will be key in performing the role’s functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new applications into existing network infrastructure, systems and software throughout the enterprise.
• Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers. Where applicable
• Work diligently to enhance or improve business processes via integration, or as necessary, minimize the impact of integration on those processes.
• Evaluate results of integration projects, then report and make recommendations based on findings.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, and end users.
• Review, analyze, and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop testing strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Direct, hands-on experience with automated software management tools.
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into software issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keep attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or 3 years work experience in related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or appropriate related field preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remot

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new applications into existing network infrastructure, systems and software throughout the enterprise.
• Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers. Where applicable
• Work diligently to enhance or improve business processes via integration, or as necessary, minimize the impact of integration on those processes.
• Evaluate results of integration projects, then report and make recommendations based on findings.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, and end users.
• Review, analyze, and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop testing strategies for improving or leveraging these systems

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Direct, hands-on experience with automated software management tools.
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into software issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keep attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment