Systems Analyst

Description

We are hiring an early–mid level Systems Analyst who combines solid SQL and application development skills (C#/.NET or similar) with the ability to support and gradually modernize legacy Microsoft Access/VBA applications. You will partner closely with business users to understand processes, translate needs into application and data requirements, deliver enhancements and keep critical tools stable and secure. This role blends firsthand development and data work with business analysis and process improvement and is ideal for someone eager to grow across the full application lifecycle.

This role will be posted until at least June 6, 2026.

Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Make recommendations for solutions or improvements to business processes that can be accomplished through modern technology or alternative uses of existing technology
• Research business requirements and document the relationships between the components of the application system (i.e., end users, business processes, data, applications and devices)
• Translate business requirements into application requirements
• Facilitate requirements workshops, map current vs. future state processes and maintain user stories/use cases
• Create clear documentation (functional specs, user guides) and communicate changes to stakeholders

Application Development & Integration

• Implement small features and bug fixes in C#/.NET (or comparable languages such as Python/Java), following coding standards and code review practices
• Write simple automation/scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline routine tasks and deployments

Database (SQL) Development

• Write reliable SQL for queries, views and stored procedures; perform basic performance troubleshooting (e.g., indexing basics, query plan review with guidance)
• Support routine schema updates and data corrections in coordination with DBAs and change control

Legacy Microsoft Access/VBA Support

• Maintain, debug and enhance Microsoft Access front-end applications and Excel/Access VBA (forms, reports, modules)
• Resolve common DAO/ADO/ODBC issues and ensure stable connections to data sources
• Manage front-end updates/versioning and assist users with issues and training
• Contribute to modernization efforts (e.g., migrate Access back-ends to SQL Server/Azure SQL; rebuild or replace front-end applications in .NET or Power Platform)

Reporting & Data Enablement

• Build and maintain operational reports and datasets in Excel and/or Power BI (basic DAX/Power Query); SSRS experience a plus
• Help ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports and integrations

Operations & Software Development Life Cycle

• Provide Tier 2 application and data support; triage incidents, resolve root causes and document fixes
• Follow change management and release processes; maintain runbooks and knowledge base articles

Security & Compliance

• Apply secure coding practices, protect sensitive data and adhere to organizational policies and approvals
• Participate in access reviews and basic audit/compliance activities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent practical experience in lieu of degree
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including experience such as:
  • SQL development: joins, aggregations, stored procedures and basic performance troubleshooting
  • Application development in C#/.NET (Framework or .NET 6/7/8) or a comparable language, with a willingness to learn .NET where needed
  • Firsthand experience with support/enhancements for Microsoft Access/VBA solutions (forms, queries, macros/modules)
  • Basic integration skills: REST APIs; ODBC/OLE DB connectivity
  • Use of Git and task management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira or similar)
  • Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills; comfort working directly with business users

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating Access back-ends to SQL Server/Azure SQL and/or replacing Access UIs with .NET or Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Reporting/BI exposure: Power BI (DAX/Power Query) or SSRS
• ETL/automation exposure: SSIS, Azure Data Factory or scripted pipelines; PowerShell
• Familiarity with ORM/data access (Entity Framework Core, Dapper) and basic cloud concepts (Azure/AWS)

Typical Tools & Technologies 

• Databases: SQL Server, Azure SQL
• Languages/Frameworks: C#/.NET; VBA for Access/Excel; familiarity with Python/Java a plus
• Reporting: Excel (advanced), Power BI; SSRS (nice to have)
• DevOps: Git; Azure DevOps/GitHub; CI/CD exposure beneficial
• Integration: REST/JSON, ODBC/OLE DB; file-based exchanges (CSV/Excel)
• Microsoft 365: Access, Excel, SharePoint/OneDrive

Core Competencies

• Customer focus and business acumen: translate needs into practical, supportable solutions
• Problem solving: structured debugging across application and data layers
• Learning mindset: comfortable picking up new tools and modernizing legacy solutions
• Clear communication and documentation: tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ownership and follow-through: manage priorities and meet deadlines

Please Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.