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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Analyst - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Database Queries, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Systems Analysis, Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Test Case, Backend, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/236263ac-de88-4f46-aa2a-716a821b5449 ## About the Role Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * Bachelor's degree required. * Ten years of systems analysis experience. * Six years working within an Agile software development framework. * Strong SQL skills and proficiency with database query tools. * Strong understanding of IT processes and technical domains relevant to assigned responsibilities. * Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet objectives. * Growth mindset, commitment to quality, and ownership of outcomes. * Readiness to discuss agile principles and INVEST. * Five plus years of project delivery experience in a systems or business analyst role. * Three plus years on agile teams delivering digital products preferred. * Experience with systems development methodologies and formal documentation. * Experience or knowledge of RESTful APIs and work across front-end and back-end applications. * Experience in risk and fraud prevention, system integrations, and familiarity with machine learning model integrations is preferred. * Domain experience within financial services is preferred. Education Requirements: * Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's in Computer Science, Business, or related field with combined business and technical orientation is preferred. ## Description Our client seeks a Principal Systems Analyst to join an agile delivery squad supporting donor-focused digital experiences. The analyst will partner with Product Owners and Squad Leads to elicit and document requirements, analyze current-state systems, define technology solutions, and collaborate with QA on test planning. The role requires close collaboration across business and IT and a commitment to quality outcomes., * Collaborate within an agile squad to deliver enhancements and features for donor-focused digital products. * Partner with Product Owners and Squad Leads to elicit, refine, and document business and system requirements. * Perform current-state analysis of systems and data flows to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. * Define solution approaches and support integration design including APIs and data contracts. * Develop acceptance criteria and partner with QA on test case preparation and validation. * Create and maintain formal analysis artifacts using standard methodologies. * Support change initiatives and drive continuous improvement across processes. * Engage stakeholders across business and technology functions throughout the product life cycle. * Contribute to risk and fraud prevention initiatives and support integration with machine learning models when applicable. ## Related Videos - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [REST In Peace: Why LLMs Can't CRUD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100272-rest-in-peace-why-llms-can-t-crud) - [Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)