Sr. Business Analyst

at  Little CaesarsBlue Line Distribution

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future:
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Your Mission:
In this role, you will work individually and, on a team, to participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis and documentation, design, development, testing and support. You will be responsible for individually completing small to medium sized projects as well as for the delivery of complex components of large projects while working as a member of a team.

What You’ll Do:

• Take programming projects through to completion according to project standards and user satisfaction. Responsible for the delivery of small to medium sized projects as well as for the delivery of complex components of large projects as part of a team. Projects may support multiple departments and Ilitch-owned companies.
• Provide analytical and problem-solving expertise to resolve business and systems issues. Proactively identify and provide recommendations on solutions for gaps in business processes and systems.
• Work individually and as a team with business unit colleagues to define and document requirements and obtain formal signoffs.
• Develop software following corporate standards for, the design, development, testing, and support of software, systems, and applications. Produce excellent quality code with a focus on stability, security, and maintainability.
• Work with fellow LCE developers as well as external resources located locally or offshore.
• Participate in and actively contribute to formal design and code reviews for others’ work.
• Support QA in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results.
• Work with end users to understand requests or discuss alternatives.
• Resolve system issues and respond to suggestions for improvements.
• Provide support for production applications including on-call afterhours support on a rotational basis. Develop and maintain support documentation.
• Mentor less-experienced developers in problem solving, software development, corporate processes and practices. Cross-training fellow colleagues.
• Develop estimates for completion of programming projects and participate in developing formal project plans.
• Participate in systems evaluation and vendor selection processes.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in and demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following technologies: Microsoft .Net (C# or VB) or Java, HTML5 / JavaScript / CSS, Mobile development including Android and iOS native applications and hybrid applications, RPG, Sharepoint.
• Three (3) or more years of experience working with data-driven systems using SQL and RDBMS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced programming techniques.
• Experience in a formal Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience using formal software management and source control tools such as Team Foundation Server, Aldon, SVN, or Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to find creative solutions to solve problems while staying within practice guidelines.
• Self-motivated, curious, creative and passionate about technology.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing formal estimations for project completion.
• Ability to support occasional on-call responsibilities requiring work during night, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to travel to restaurant locations and trade shows.

What Will Make You Standout:

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Formal certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional certifications or MCSE.
• Team or technical leadership experience.
• Knowledge of technology trends particularly in the QSR industry.

Where You’ll Work:
A state-of-the-art building with a modern-day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit.
A colleague fitness center, work café and an outdoor patio with grills.
Over 60 different meeting spaces to help promote a collaborative environment.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Blue Line Distribution.
Blue Line Distribution is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
This company participates in E-Verify.

What You’ll Do:

• Take programming projects through to completion according to project standards and user satisfaction. Responsible for the delivery of small to medium sized projects as well as for the delivery of complex components of large projects as part of a team. Projects may support multiple departments and Ilitch-owned companies.
• Provide analytical and problem-solving expertise to resolve business and systems issues. Proactively identify and provide recommendations on solutions for gaps in business processes and systems.
• Work individually and as a team with business unit colleagues to define and document requirements and obtain formal signoffs.
• Develop software following corporate standards for, the design, development, testing, and support of software, systems, and applications. Produce excellent quality code with a focus on stability, security, and maintainability.
• Work with fellow LCE developers as well as external resources located locally or offshore.
• Participate in and actively contribute to formal design and code reviews for others’ work.
• Support QA in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results.
• Work with end users to understand requests or discuss alternatives.
• Resolve system issues and respond to suggestions for improvements.
• Provide support for production applications including on-call afterhours support on a rotational basis. Develop and maintain support documentation.
• Mentor less-experienced developers in problem solving, software development, corporate processes and practices. Cross-training fellow colleagues.
• Develop estimates for completion of programming projects and participate in developing formal project plans.
• Participate in systems evaluation and vendor selection processes

What Will Make You Standout:

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Formal certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional certifications or MCSE.
• Team or technical leadership experience.
• Knowledge of technology trends particularly in the QSR industry