Systems analyst - Contract

SUMMARY:
Systems Analyst

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Systems Analyst to join their team in Cape town on a contract basis. They Offer stability, competitive rates and a great working environment.

Description

Our client requires an experienced Systems Analyst, who is Cape Town-based with a solid understanding of Data Modelling Methodologies. Financial Services experience an advantage.

Requirements

• Analyze the integrity of system requirements and perform impact assessments to ensure that relevant systems operate in accordance with business expectations.
• Create and maintain functional requirements specifications for relevant systems to ensure systems run as needed.
• Work with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and business analysts to understand system requirements and the system landscape to ensure alignment to business expectations.
• Ensure adequate unit tests are performed for all configuration and development tasks and ensure results are successful.
• Keep abreast of business changes and internal system developments to ensure that all new processes align to best practices and system architecture.
• Identify, investigate and analyze system problems and propose relevant and documented solutions that resolve any apparent conflicts.
• Monitor system stability in order to identify errors and liaise with the relevant stakeholder to investigate, assess the impact, and recommend sustainable solutions for resolution.
• Monitor and maintain system processes and data integrity, ensuring that system is functioning optimally.
• Investigate and propose process optimization opportunities in the context of best practice and improved operational efficiency.
• Assist in the identification of risks and issues pertaining to the implementation of the solution requirements and partner with stakeholders to mitigate these.
• Assist with logged support issues (rotational basis).
• Job Specific Requirements
• Must be willing to work overtime when required (but only when approved in writing)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Computer Science or Information Technology or related qualification
• At least 2-3 years experience in Software Engineering/Development (essential)
• Exposure to system testing (essential)
• Exposure to diverse IT solution implementation in a variety of environments, system maintenance, and system analysis (desirable)
• Experience in continuous delivery & deployment (desirable)

Competencies Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear and logical thinking
• God decision-making ability
• Leadership skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to interact well with management and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Successfully adapt to changing demands and conditions
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Good time management skills

Characteristics:

• Demonstrates personal motivation and a positive attitude
• Uses initiative, shows determinations and commitment to delivery
• Willing to learn from platforms
• Results-driven with a strong work ethic
• Resilient
• Copes well under pressure

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