Senior system analyst

In the era of fake news and information warfare, Social Links is restoring trust in data. We develop cutting-edge tools for analysis and investigations using information from social networks, media, the dark web, and other open sources. Our clients include S&P 500 companies and law enforcement agencies from over 50 countries worldwide. We are experiencing exponential annual growth and aim to become a unicorn company with a valuation of $1 billion.

For more than eight years, we’ve been evolving and expanding, and as we grow, so does our team. We’re now looking for a skilled Systems Analyst to help make our products even more valuable for our clients!

Responsibilities:

• Managing the backlog: Defining and detailing tasks for development, QA and design teams.
• Creating and refining project documentation: Preparing vision documents, product requirement documents, feature descriptions, analytical notes, and other specifications.
• Stakeholder management: Running regular demos, managing expectations, negotiating priorities, obtaining approvals, and handling conflicting interests among internal departments and partners.
• Quality assurance of requirements: Defining acceptance criteria, reviewing test cases, supporting UAT, and ensuring that delivered features align with the original business objectives.
• Describing and detailing client business processes: Documenting "as is" and "to be" states.
• Problem-solving: Addressing issues that require analytical input, including problem formalization, idea generation, selection, systematization, and implementation.
• Collaborating with colleagues: Engaging in expert-driven discussions to propose and implement product improvements.

Requirements:

• Experience: At least 4 years as a systems analyst in the IT field.
• Documentation skills: Proven experience in creating project, technical, and operational documentation.
• Development knowledge: Familiarity with development methodologies and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Technical understanding: Knowledge of modern technologies and principles of web application development.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, systems thinking, and attention to detail.
• Language proficiency: Russian and English — advanced level or higher.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with the OSINT field.
• Experience in creating or working in startups.
• Background as a technical writer.
• Experience as a software developer.

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule: Work from anywhere in the world (except Russia and Belarus).
• Collaborative, diverse culture: join a dynamic, multicultural team where every voice matters and your ideas have a direct impact.
• Impact & ownership: Influence system architecture and business-critical decisions, with the opportunity to see your expertise make a direct impact.
• Stock options: Participation in the company's option program.
• Challenging projects: Tackle complex system challenges, drive process improvements, and continuously expand your expertise.
• A chance to take over the world!