How to hire a lead analyst/developer

How to hire a lead analyst/developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead analyst/developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead analyst/developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead analyst/developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The lead analyst/developer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect lead analyst/developer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of lead analyst/developer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Lead Analyst/Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Analyst/Developer	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$34-57
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • SQL Server
   • Data Warehouse
   • JavaScript
   • SDLC
   • Extraction
   • BI
   • Architecture
   • Web Services
   • PL/SQL
   • ETL
   • Business Process
   • XML
   • Windows

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain, debug, and manage PC base manufacturing/planning/costing systems to ensure accurate forecasting, scheduling, and production planning.
   • Deploy and maintain calypso installation on UNIX platform.
   • Develop admin scripts using Perl, UNIX scripts on Solaris.
   • Involve in using XML to retrieve and send data to different databases.
   • Appropriate use of DB2 store procedures and tuning of newly code SQL queries.
   • Import XML Metadata from the XML files and read the data from XML input.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead analyst/developer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A lead analyst/developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a lead analyst/developer in Kansas may be lower than in California, and an entry-level lead analyst/developer usually earns less than a senior-level lead analyst/developer. Additionally, a lead analyst/developer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average lead analyst/developer salary

   $93,571yearly

   $44.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead analyst/developer salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average lead analyst/developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$119,483	$57
   2	New York	$107,360	$52
   3	Massachusetts	$103,025	$50
   4	Maryland	$99,485	$48
   5	Virginia	$96,787	$47
   6	Texas	$94,416	$45
   7	Ohio	$93,964	$45
   8	Iowa	$92,608	$45
   9	Arizona	$91,793	$44
   10	Connecticut	$89,488	$43
   11	Illinois	$89,299	$43
   12	North Carolina	$88,617	$43
   13	Michigan	$87,042	$42
   14	Pennsylvania	$87,042	$42
   15	Georgia	$86,896	$42
   16	Florida	$86,762	$42
   17	Indiana	$82,949	$40
   18	Missouri	$81,093	$39
   19	Colorado	$81,025	$39
   20	Nevada	$79,607	$38

   Average lead analyst/developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$135,326	$65.06	84
   2	BNY Mellon	$131,504	$63.22	6
   3	Irvine	$126,293	$60.72	3
   4	Sysmex	$114,786	$55.19
   5	Cartus	$113,744	$54.68
   6	Citrix	$112,730	$54.20
   7	BJ's Wholesale Club	$112,480	$54.08	2
   8	NetJets	$110,957	$53.34	8
   9	Hewitt	$110,592	$53.17
   10	Legg Mason	$108,079	$51.96
   11	Sherwin-Williams	$106,463	$51.18	11
   12	Polaris Associates	$105,641	$50.79
   13	Executive Jet Management	$105,432	$50.69
   14	Synchrony Financial	$105,106	$50.53	2
   15	Stanley Black & Decker	$103,614	$49.81	3
   16	Essent Guaranty	$103,102	$49.57	4
   17	Unitedheath Group	$103,005	$49.52
   18	Closure Systems International Holdings Inc	$101,969	$49.02
   19	HMS Holdings	$101,969	$49.02
   20	Cigna	$101,600	$48.85	14

4. Writing a lead analyst/developer job description

   A good lead analyst/developer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a lead analyst/developer job description:

   Lead analyst/developer job description example

   The Engineering Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for leading a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead efforts to ensure quality standards are being met within existing and planned framework.
   Responsibilities:
   
   Works on all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Develops, codes, tests, and debugs software and applications using Java. Designs features and makes improvements based on user experience data. Completes unit testing to identify and fix programming errors. Uses common testing and software documentation tools. Design libraries to facilitate Cloud deployments of Java applications Knows Java Frameworks (Spring and Microservices framework) and the full Java ecosystem Has experience deploying and managing large Java applications Strong Server side development using Java, delivering large scale REST services or micro-services using Cloud architecture Experience with building scalable, high performance, distributed systems from its inception to production Deep understanding of data structures, designing algorithms, programming patterns, and solving complex issues Has a good understanding software development best practices Has previous experience with distributed databases Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed
   
   Qualifications:
   
   6-10 years of relevant experience in an Engineering role Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment Project Management experience Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements Proven track record of operational process change and improvement
   Education:
   
   Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master's degree preferred
   
   Job Family Group:
   Technology
   
   Job Family:
   Systems & Engineering
   
   Time Type:
   Full time
   
   Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
   
   Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
   
   Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
   
   View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement .
   
   View the EEO Policy Statement .
   
   View the Pay Transparency Posting
   
   Effective November 1, 2021, Citi requires that all successful applicants for positions located in the United States or Puerto Rico be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

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5. Post your job

   To find lead analyst/developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any lead analyst/developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level lead analyst/developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lead analyst/developer job on Zippia to find and recruit lead analyst/developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with lead analyst/developer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview lead analyst/developer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead analyst/developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect lead analyst/developer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new lead analyst/developer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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