Senior Systems Analyst

SUMMARY:
Expertise in legacy mainframe technologies, including COBOL

POSITION INFO:

OUTPUT/CORE TASKS:

• Understanding of Requirement specifications
• Assistance with Functional specifications as required
• Development of technical specifications for product and process requirements, including integration mapping.
• Logical system design (Independent of Technology) - Use Case Realisation Documentation & Logical Data Model
• Analyse Non-Functional Requirements
• Input into Quality Management Plan
• Assist with quality reviews
• Assist with design process
• Input for various UI prototypes, end user and reports
• Assist with draft of iteration plan. – scoping and estimation
• Risk Management Plan – identification of potential risks/issues and give input to risk mitigation plan

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant IT qualification with emphasis on technical competencies in both legacy and modern applications, for a modernisation related projects moving from Mainframe to Open Systems.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7-10 years relevant experience in system analysis and design
• At least 10 years IT experience
• Experience in life assurance or broader financial services industry will be an advantage
• Previous experience with Cloud implementations will be an advantage

KNOWLEDGE:

• Sound understanding of legacy mainframe technology framework and code (e.g. ASM; COBOL)
• Sound understanding of a modern technology landscape (e.g. Agile, REST/JASON, Web Services SOAP/XML)
• Sound understanding of the Software Development process (SDLC) and methodology in the IT Organisation
• Sound knowledge of Sanlam’s products will be an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of design principles; design patterns
• Knowledge of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) will be beneficial

COMPETENCIES:

• A self-starter with the ability to work in an Enterprise context (i.e. across multiple Projects)
• Ability to work with Enterprise and Solution Architects to expand on conceptual views and understanding
• Understanding and interpretation of Conceptual and Logical Architecture artefacts
• Ability to Analyse current systems and future design options
• Strong analytical & numerical ability
• Problem solving skills
• Conceptual thinker
• Good communication / interpersonal skills
• Action / results orientation
• Quality orientation
• Knowledge seeking / learning orientation
• Team Player