Technical Analyst

Job Description

Technical Analyst

Remote – US

The Opportunity: 

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.   

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.  

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com. 

Anthology is looking for a highly skilled Technical Analyst with a strong background in building top-quality scalable, predictable, and high-performance solutions using SQL.  The Technical Analyst will be responsible for building and maintaining internal and external facing solutions using procedures, scripts, reports, and DTS/SSIS packages. This person will work with a team of experienced analysts, architects, and developers to build enterprise-level data migration and conversion solutions, custom data deliverables, and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills as well as solid database experience.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Interacting closely with other Technical Analyst/Architects/Implementation Consultants to understand requirements and design solutions
• Assisting Architects with providing estimates for solutions
• Providing support and assistance for customer escalations and issues, including off-hours, as needed
• Effectively multi-tasking with many projects consistently
• Owning quality and accountability of deliverables
• Prioritizing and scheduling assignments to meet project deadlines and goals
• Sharing knowledge through knowledge-sharing presentations
• Participating in a small, experienced, energetic team
• Designing, developing, and maintaining solutions
• Interacting well with team members while maintaining multiple priorities in an extremely dynamic environment, initiating necessary tasks, and ensuring complete follow through
• This role requires approximately 25-35% travel

The Candidate: 

Required skills/qualifications: 

• 4+ years’ experience in application development using Microsoft SQL Server
• Solid knowledge of SQL Server 2019 with the development of complex stored procedures, views and other SQL objects
• Experience with performance tuning, code profiling, code review, hands-on experience using Best Practices
• Experience debugging and optimizing existing SQL scripts
• Experience identifying and documenting requirements through direct communication with the customer
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources both internal and external
• Proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Outlook, and Visio
• Interest in learning new technologies

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Experience with Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory
• Experience working with DevOps or other version control tools
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, CIS
• Knowledge of Microsoft SSRS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
• Knowledge of Higher Education, Student Information Systems, CRM Systems
• Microsoft Certification
• Experience completing enterprise data migrations/conversions from one system to another system as a part of the implementation

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.    

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor. 

This position is not available for candidates residing in the following states: CO, CA, MA

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