Systems Analyst

Location: Belfast

Workplace: Hybrid

The Opportunity:

The Systems Analyst will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical requirements and solutions within the Enterprise Service Management scope. The System Analyst is also responsible for creating and managing applications in the service management platform including overseeing the workflow and inclusion of approved processes aligned with the ITIL framework.

Working at Baker McKenzie:

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 teammates in both legal and professional services such as finance, IT, marketing, and business support.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you.

About the role:

As part of this role, the successful candidate will:

Responsibilities:

• Focus on analysis responsibilities for the Enterprise Service Management application, including process design and development as well as testing and implementation of required and approved applications
• Analyse system/application problems, design and implement workable solutions, and support such solutions to provide a reliable application with sustainable processes
• Support the Firm in the use of the Enterprise Service Management tool through review and analysis of vendor-assisted resolutions, enhancements, and customizations, as approved by the Product Owner and Management
• Documents and communicates key application technical and functional changes to Management
• Drives operational excellence through the creation, adoption, and maturity of processes and tools aligned with the ITIL Framework
• Responsible for managing, monitoring, and ensuring Continual Service Improvement (CSI) of Service Management processes and tools, with a focus on exploring process improvement, customer service strategy, and application enhancements.
• Analyze methods of approach as they relate to workflow requests from end users and ensure efficiency
• Work directly with other support groups in the build, test, and implement cycles of platform development, enhancements, and upgrades
• Participate in other duties and projects as directed by the Service Management leadership team
• This is a global role requiring regular work outside normal business hours to communicate with people in multiple time zones

Essential Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will need:

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or substantial equivalent experience with an emphasis on web/application development-related field or equivalent work experience
• Some experience with the ServiceNow platform and ServiceNow development is a must; ServiceNow CSA and CIS-ITSM are preferred
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable
• Thorough understanding of ITIL/ITSM processes; ITIL Certification (Foundation Certification) recommended
• Experience in application design, analysis, deployment and support
• Excellent JavaScript knowledge, inbound/outbound API integration
• Implementation experience with the following ServiceNow applications: ITBM, ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, ITAM
• Ability to work under strict deadlines, attention to detail, and the flexibility to think of alternative solutions
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels of the organization as well as with outside customers and vendors where applicable
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Global thinking and experience is preferred
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate, both written and orally, and in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to act as liaison between IT, and the Business and promote sound processes and procedures