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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Analyst - **Company:** Photon Interactive Services Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $32,000.0 - $114,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, User Authentication, Software Documentation, Relational Databases, Middleware, Design of User Interfaces, Monitoring of Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Analysis, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SQL Databases, YAML, Datadog, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Postman, Backend, Data Layers, Information Technology, Splunk, Multiplatform - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-analyst-dallas-tx-dallas-tx--71796010-967e-49fd-bb66-06419bd56d0f ## About the Role We are looking for a Principal Systems Analyst who will drive the end user experience with your technical competence, initiative, and brokerage knowledge to support our integration products and services., * Bachelors Degree required, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related technology preferred. * 5+ years professional experience as a Systems Analyst for software solutions * Strong understanding of financial or brokerage industry * Demonstrable experience researching, optimizing, developing, and authoring solution requirements, user stories, and specifications for moderate to complex software systems * Proficiency in: * API technologies: REST, SOAP * Data formats and configuration languages: JSON, YAML * API testing tools: Insomnia, Bruno * SQL and relational databases, Python and scripting * Monitoring tools: Splunk, Datadog * Working knowledge of API authentication models [JWT, 2Way SSL] The Skills and Competencies * Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills. * Ability to distill complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. * Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement capabilities. * Self-starter with a passion for accuracy, clarity, and continuous improvement. * Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in an Agile construct. * Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving problems in fast-paced settings., Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Best Practices, Brokerage, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Cross-Functional, Design Evaluation, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Finance, Gap Analysis, Insomnia, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Middleware, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Product Support, Requirements Management, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - 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