We are looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

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 & Experience:

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.
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
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

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