How to hire a systems analyst lead, technical lead

How to hire a systems analyst lead, technical lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step systems analyst lead, technical lead hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The systems analyst lead, technical lead 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a systems analyst lead, technical lead to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a systems analyst lead, technical lead that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of systems analyst lead, technical lead salaries for various roles:

   Type of Systems Analyst Lead, Technical Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Systems Analyst Lead, Technical Lead	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.	$37-65
   Technical Consultant	A technical consultant is a professional who provides technical support and performs troubleshooting functions for the company's product or application. A consultant should be highly knowledgeable about the product or application so that he/she can assist users and clients with whatever issues they may be facing... Show more	$32-56
   Technical System Analyst	Technical Systems Analysts are employees who are adept in information technology (IT). They work in the IT department, where they oversee the different networks and systems that exist in the company... Show more	$30-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Architecture
   • SQL Server
   • SOX
   • PL/SQL
   • Data Warehouse
   • SME
   • ETL
   • User Acceptance
   • Software Development
   • Web Services
   • XML
   • Impact Analysis
   • Linux

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage business requirements gathering for functionality development and interface definition from the legacy systems to the CRM and SA management applications.
   • Develop front-end using JavaScript, CSS, JSP, HTML, and Taglibs.
   • Design and develop the front end with JSF, JavaScript, HTML, TagLibs and CSS.
   • Used DB2 FileAid for preparing test data.
   • Design database model and create stored procedures using PL/SQL.
   • Develop modules base upon the functionality of the existing UNIX base POS.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the systems analyst lead, technical lead job description is a good way to get more applicants. A systems analyst lead, technical lead salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a systems analyst lead, technical lead in Kentucky may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level systems analyst lead, technical lead. Additionally, a systems analyst lead, technical lead with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average systems analyst lead, technical lead salary

   $104,819yearly

   $50.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level systems analyst lead, technical lead salary

   $79,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average systems analyst lead, technical lead salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$130,260	$63
   2	California	$121,727	$59
   3	New York	$114,707	$55
   4	North Carolina	$114,021	$55
   5	Virginia	$106,186	$51
   6	Michigan	$104,245	$50
   7	Connecticut	$103,475	$50
   8	Massachusetts	$102,610	$49
   9	Arizona	$102,125	$49
   10	Nevada	$98,551	$47
   11	Minnesota	$98,161	$47
   12	Florida	$96,181	$46
   13	Texas	$94,452	$45
   14	Colorado	$89,341	$43
   15	Georgia	$83,075	$40

   Average systems analyst lead, technical lead salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Starbucks	$134,039	$64.44	7
   2	MUFG EMEA	$133,759	$64.31
   3	Skechers	$119,359	$57.38	4
   4	Prime Therapeutics	$114,621	$55.11	46
   5	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan	$110,516	$53.13	1
   6	Level 3 Audiovisual	$109,638	$52.71	1
   7	Swift Denim Services Inc	$109,206	$52.50	2
   8	IDEA'S	$107,811	$51.83
   9	York County School of Technology Practical Nursing	$107,381	$51.63
   10	Chick-fil-A	$106,101	$51.01	16
   11	Alticor	$104,250	$50.12
   12	Qwest	$100,165	$48.16
   13	Estes Express Lines	$100,116	$48.13
   14	USAA	$96,796	$46.54	22
   15	Zensar Technologies	$95,703	$46.01
   16	Synechron	$93,738	$45.07	5
   17	Ebix	$93,398	$44.90
   18	Birlasoft	$89,291	$42.93
   19	UnitedHealth Group	$85,670	$41.19	56

4. Writing a systems analyst lead, technical lead job description

   A systems analyst lead, technical lead job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a systems analyst lead, technical lead job description:

   Systems analyst lead, technical lead job description example

   A Lead Systems Analyst (SA) in the Digital Transformation and Technology (DTT) department acts as a technical subject matter expert of specific systems and/or platforms with expertise in aspects of system design, architecture, data structure, and integration. He/she should be able to interpret, understand, and steward both functional and technical requirements from teams within DTT as well as Business Partners when necessary. As a Lead SA on the Customer Technology Solutions team in DTT, you will work with leaders across the company, Operators, and trusted partners to understand the current Customer technology offerings within our Captive Venue locations, both licensed and franchised, and future requirements needed at international locations. Captive Venues, typically licensed by a third-party vendor, are commonly found in Airports, Colleges/Universities, Hospitals and Stadiums, and serve as extensions of the Chick-fil-A brand. These locations are responsible for their individual Point of Sale systems and must meet certain technical requirements to support Chick-fil-A's service standards. In the international space, the Lead SA will partner closely with Chick-fil-A International teams to understand timelines and local Point of Sale options and requirements needed to support future locations. The Lead SA will help research, identify, and support a solution that would allow Chick-fil-A the ability to interface directly with commercial Point of Sale solutions both domestically and internationally. As the Lead SA for these location types, you will partner with other areas of the business, such as International and Operations, to define and appropriately order desired outcomes to serve this area of the business. You will need to leverage influence to partner with DTT product owners to drive and implement changes that will allow integration into Chick-fil-A's commerce ecosystem for access to things such as Chick-fil-A's loyalty engine, menu offerings, and financial systems. You will have direct impact to Chick-fil-A Customers as you define and partner to deliver innovation solutions that enhance the customer experience within our Captive Venue and future international locations.
   
   Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and remotely, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
   Responsibilities
   
   · Act as Technical Subject Matter Expert for supported commercial adapter solution.· Responsible for defining requirements, researching & identifying available technical solutions, execution of technical tasks, creation of documentation (requirements, process maps, test plans, etc.), and communication with functional partners and business stakeholders.· Set work direction and engage in feature planning and prioritization; translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for various development teams to execute against.· Partner closely with various stakeholders to understand critical business objectives as part of the overall Captive Venue and International locations strategy and roadmap.· Support and troubleshoot high complexity and/or business impacting issues and assist other team members with lower complexity issues.· Collaborate and interact with vendors, developers, stakeholders, system architects and various subject matter experts to manage the implementation of changes and issue resolution. · Partner with engineering leadership on the creation of Service Level Objectives (SLO). Directly supports the definition, creation, and execution of a monitoring and reporting strategy tied to those SLOs.· Understand all aspects of applicable systems including how they interact with and/or impact other systems or business processes.· Work closely with various stakeholders to define, design, and steward the introduction, test, successful launch, and ongoing improvement of new concepts into existing and new business processes and platforms as they relate to Captive Venue and International locations· Manage budget requirements for achieving outcomes within scope of work.· Own the strategic relationship with the functional and technical partners on systems.· Screen and on-board new partner talent as needed.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   · Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired· Experience leading significant system or platform enhancements/implementations· Knowledge and/or experience with Agile development approaches and techniques · Experience in driving teams and management to decisions · Strong written and oral communication skills, with a notable ability to translate highly technical concepts to business application and vice versa
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Excellent personal and relational intelligence · Demonstration of leadership and strong collaboration· Ability to quickly learn and comprehend technical systems · Self-starter who completes responsibilities with minimal supervision · Team player who is committed to both the team and the product · Strong decision-making skills with the ability to collaborate and make decisions in the gray · Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills · Ability to effectively manage vendors · Servant spirit with strong sense of stewardship
   
   Minimum Years of Experience
   
   5
   
   Travel Requirements
   
   10%
   
   Required Level of Education
   
   Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
   
   Preferred Level of Education
   
   Bachelors Degree
   
   Major/Concentration
   
   Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
   
   
   Job FunctionInformation Technology
   
   Position TypeExperienced Professionals
   
   Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta

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5. Post your job

   To find systems analyst leads, technical lead 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 systems analyst leads, technical lead they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level systems analyst leads, technical lead 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 systems analyst lead, technical lead job on Zippia to find and recruit systems analyst lead, technical lead candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit systems analyst leads, technical lead, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 systems analyst lead, technical lead 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 systems analyst lead, technical lead

   Once you've selected the best systems analyst lead, technical lead candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new systems analyst lead, technical lead. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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