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Full-Time

GTM Senior Business Systems Analyst

Customer Success

Posted on 7/16/2024

Fastly

Fastly

1,001-5,000 employees

Edge cloud computing services provider

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$119.9k - $166.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Denver, CO, USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
SQL
Zendesk
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, or related field
  • 8+ years experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Product Owner in the Revenue and/or Customer Support domains
  • Experience with business analysis and business process improvement, preferably in a high-growth enterprise SaaS environment
  • Be great at writing requirements, user stories, strong acceptance criterias, be able to clearly articulate strategies and work with the development teams to communicate and develop solutions
  • Customer Success technology stack experience for automation, analytics and intelligence processes
  • Experience in process and system development in the following tools: Salesforce, Outreach, Salesloft, Zendesk, Gainsight, Slack Apps & Workato
  • Experience in various methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement or support
  • Self-motivated, creative person with analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Basic understanding of database and integration approaches
  • Be able to write medium complexity SQL queries
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with SMEs, senior leaders and business users/stakeholders to understand the Customer Success organizations goals and ensure that project outcomes effectively meet strategic and tactical needs
  • Analyze the current state and effectiveness across the Customer Success processes and implement solutions to automate and improve efficiency through introducing newer and enhancing existing Customer Success technology solutions
  • Be responsible for understanding the entire business motions for Customer Success, Professional Service and Customer Support functions to recommend solutions to processes as our business scales
  • Be the 'go to' person for implementation and the day-to-day operation of various Customer Success technology platforms
  • Translate Business Requirements into Solution Design documents, socialize and gain formal approvals from stakeholders
  • Write detailed test scripts and manage successful User Acceptance Testing
  • Collaborate with Customer Success, Professional Service, Customer Support, Analytics and other technology teams to build a cohesive and unified view of Customer Success data
  • Partner with developers and program managers to establish timelines and ensure delivery of projects and requests.
  • Identify time-consuming internal processes and assist in building reliable and scalable solutions to automate them.
  • Manage fast-changing priorities in a dynamic environment to deliver the most impactful solutions to business stakeholders

Fastly provides edge cloud computing services that process data closer to where it is needed, which helps reduce delays in data transmission. This makes applications faster and more efficient for clients such as media companies, e-commerce platforms, and financial services. Fastly's platform includes tools like the Edge Compute Language for running custom code at the network's edge, and API services that allow easy integration of its offerings into client applications. Unlike many competitors, Fastly operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay based on their usage, which includes data processed and API requests. The company's goal is to help businesses deliver content quickly and securely, positioning itself for growth in the expanding cloud computing market.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$219M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fastly's recognition as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for six consecutive years underscores its strong market position and customer satisfaction.
  • The enhancement of its Managed Security Service with Bot Management and a rapid SLA demonstrates Fastly's commitment to addressing complex cybersecurity challenges.
  • Fastly's diverse client base, including media, e-commerce, and financial services, provides stability and growth opportunities in various sectors.

What critics are saying

  • The multiple securities class action lawsuits filed against Fastly could lead to significant financial and reputational damage.
  • The competitive edge computing market requires continuous innovation, and any lag could result in loss of market share.

What makes Fastly unique

  • Fastly's edge computing model significantly reduces latency by processing data closer to the end user, unlike traditional cloud services that rely on centralized data centers.
  • The company's Edge Compute Language allows clients to run custom code at the edge, providing a unique advantage in optimizing and securing web applications.
  • Fastly's industry-leading 30-minute time-to-notify SLA for critical security incidents sets it apart in the cybersecurity landscape.
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