Senior Analyst Developer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Senior Analyst Developer is responsible for designing and implementing advanced technical solutions aligned to business requirements. This role focuses on high-quality software development, technical leadership, and contributing to best practices and innovation within the development environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in solution design, development, and delivery, while also mentoring junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, test, and debug software solutions in line with functional and technical requirements
• Contribute to solution architecture and define technical frameworks for new applications and integrations
• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve application and system issues
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and best practices
• Develop and maintain technical documentation
• Perform unit testing and support integration and regression testing
• Manage and contribute to source control and release processes
• Deliver enhancements aligned with existing application architecture
• Provide alternative and innovative technical solutions where applicable

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior developers to support team capability growth
• Contribute to technical standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Participate in technical design discussions and forums
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met across deliverables
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Systems Stability & Support

• Support deployment processes, including creating deployment artefacts and instructions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure stable application and database environments
• Monitor system performance and optimise applications post-deployment
• Provide support, including standby duties where required

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business analysts, testers, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC
• Contribute to application and solution architecture decisions
• Support database design, optimisation, and implementation
• Participate in proof of concept (POC) initiatives
• Provide technical input into future application and technology strategies
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis where required

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant IT qualification (Diploma or Degree)
• BSc in Computer Science or similar (preferred)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in software development within an object-oriented environment
• Minimum 8 years’ experience with .NET and SQL database design and development
• Proven experience in solution design and system integration

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in C# / .NET (Core and Framework)
• Solid experience with SQL Server and database design
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and SOLID principles
• Experience with Design Patterns and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework
• Exposure to RESTful APIs / Web Services
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Version control using Git

Additional Technologies:

• ASP.NET MVC
• WCF
• Caching mechanisms
• JavaScript frameworks (Angular, jQuery, Knockout)
• HTML & CSS
• API testing frameworks

Advantageous:

• Experience within financial services or investment environments

Key Competencies

Innovation

• Drives innovation through experimentation and continuous improvement
• Encourages creative problem-solving and new approaches

Collaboration

• Works effectively across teams and encourages open communication
• Values diverse perspectives and team contributions

Adaptability

• Remains resilient and solution-focused in challenging environments
• Adapts quickly to change and supports others through transitions

Client Focus

• Understands and aligns solutions to business and client needs
• Ensures high levels of service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

Results Driven

• Delivers high-quality outcomes within deadlines
• Maintains a strong focus on performance, accountability, and delivery

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