Analyst Programmer (Sales Data)

SUMMARY:
Analyst Programmer (Sales Data) Fully Remote Role

POSITION INFO:

Analyst Programmer (Sales Data)

Fully Remote Role

Responsible for analysis of user requirements, technical design, development, maintenance and support of systems/ applications.

Job description

• Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes & requirements
  • Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.
  • Design and code programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.
  • Maintain and support existing systems
  • Interpret complex user requirements and translate into systems design.
  • Investigate and solve complex systems issues.
  • Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
  • Ensures effective operations 
  • Implement approved changes as per change control and security process
  • Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas
  • Provide effective people management 
  • Assist in managing the work effort of the junior Analyst Programmers and give input into the performance management process

Minimum requirements

• 3 year IT Diploma
• 5 years programming experience 
• Specific analysis and development skills SDLC 
• Project management methodology, (Agile & DevOps)
• Relevant business process context knowledge
• General understanding of internet technologies & understanding of API web services
• Experience in relational database design 
• Ability to build and interrogate SSIS & SSRS reporting 
• Strong SQL, web services, XML, TSQL & Azure skills
• Strong documentation skills & a detail orientated acumen.
• A basic understanding of batch processes & scheduling thereof.
• A basic understanding of Retail operations, including store operations and working with large data sets.
• Ability to perform Standby 

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Retail experience advantageous
• Understanding of database and a database language
• Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives
• Project management methodology
• Exposure to DevOps ways of working & tools (Azure, TFS )
• Experience working in an agile environment with peers and business counterparts
• Strong verbal & communication skills 
• Strong leadership & collaborating skills
• Ability to represent the area and drive pieces of work proactively 
• A self-motivated team player who can contribute future fit and innovative solutions to a dynamic technical landscape.
• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape 
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
• Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects 
• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
• Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and propose/ take corrective action where required
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so.
• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
• Convinces others by identifying benefits for all; looks for ways to increase the value of the partnership for all parties. 
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Actively seeks out positive spin-offs of change and investigates ways in which change can be used 
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

 

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