We're in search of an experienced Systems Analyst Consultant to join our client for a long term contract opportunity of at least 12-months. This role will have a core competency in System Analysis & Design (Design Patterns) with past development background.This position will be with our client in downtown Chicago who is a leader in the Healthcare/Insurance industry. Overview: Responsible for the design and development of IT systems Develops design and functional specifications, produces deliverables related to the project(s) assigned and assists in post implementation support and system enhancements Provide both order-of-magnitude and detailed estimates for software development activities and artifacts Develops and refines estimating models based on previous project actuals and trends to improve accuracy of estimates Job Description: System Analysis and documentation (System Use Case) 30%System Design (Detail System Design docs and diagrams) 60%Coding (For Technical and Functional Spike) 10%High level design docs and diagrams, System Use Cases, 4 1 view, Supplementary specs, wire framework (screen mock ups)Convert business requirements into system requirements ie System Use Cases with thought process of system analysisTranslate system requirements into technical design and maintain comprehensive technical documentationIdentify system constraints or gaps in business requirements and effectively communicate issues/risks to the manager in a timely mannerConduct JAD session and lead the teamAct as a liaison b/w business and software developers This position does perform some coding to validate design ie Proof of Concept Work closely with Solution/Application and Enterprise Architects and Software Developers. Should be a strategic thinkerRequired Experience/Skills: Minimum of 7 years of IT work experience focused in software design with emphasis on RUP and UMLHealth insurance industry background preferredBS in computer science will be preferredUML modelling Expert IBM WebSphere MQ ServerWeb ServicesSQL IntermediateJ2EE Expert Web Services IntermediateMQ Series IntermediateSOA IntermediateSystem Requirement & Design ExpertAbility to convert business requirements into system requirements ie System Use Cases with thought process of system analysisAbility to translate system requirements into technical design and maintain comprehensive technical documentationKnowledge of all phases of the software life cycle for both custom and vendor-supplied softwareAbility to identify system constraints or gaps in business requirements and effectively communicate issues/risks to the manager in a timely mannerAbility to assess release scope and business requirements deliverables to identify system impacts and estimate level of effortAbility to step back and see big pictureAble to identify and absorb proper detail for rational decisions, without getting bogged down in detailCan conduct JAD session and lead the teamExceptionally strong oral and written communication skills System Design ExpertDesign Pattern ExpertETL/Cognos FamiliarityPortal development IntermediateApply today and discover what thousands of other technology professionals have Technisource is the right choice to advance your career!. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here