Junior Systems Analyst: Web and Client Facing - Tygervalley, South Africa - Sanlam

Sanlam
Sanlam
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Tygervalley, South Africa

1 week ago

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Who are we?
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients' investment needs.

We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service.

We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth.

Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions.

While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

Job Purpose


The Junior Systems Analyst will play a critical role as a problem solver and person who assists in defining and enabling business change.

Their primary responsibility is to deliver solutions that are fit for purpose, that focus on efficiencies and that deliver business value.

The incumbent will be expected to analyse business requirements using industry standard tools and methodologies and transforming them into systems specifications.

Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Junior Systems Analyst:
Producing System Requirement Specification through analysing business analysis information (BRS)
Producing data models, activity, component flow, functional decomposition and data flow diagrams using Enterprise Architect
Performing detailed impact analysis including process, gap and data analysis
Ensuring system designs are aligned with business goals & requirements and ensuring that requirements are accurate and complete
Facilitation of work-sessions, database design and solution workshops to gather information, elicit and finalise functional requirements as well as transfer knowledge
Document and implement best practices, standards and guidelines to ensure that best solutions and architecture designs are implemented and consistent with group architecture principals
Design of As-Is, Transition and To-Be architectures at the appropriate level (Business, Information System, Technology)
Providing detailed GUI, Rule, Component, Service and Database specifications
Providing fit for purpose GUI, Rule, Component, Service and Database specifications
Presenting solutions in the form of walk-throughs to analysts, project managers, architects, development teams, developers and testers to ensure understanding and assist delivery teams with story estimations and prioritisation
Ensure that all stakeholders are engaged and kept up to date
Supporting developers and testers during sprints to ensure that system changes are implemented correctly. This includes Test matrix walk-throughs and technical guidance for developers
Providing feedback to the Project Management Office for implementation prioritisation, planning and tracking
Post implementation support to business and IT
Doing business support and handling queries / errors regarding the production systems
Qualifications and experience
Relevant formal qualification / experience in systems analysis
B.Com, B.Sc. in Information Technology or Informatics would be preferable
Any experience in the Investment industry will be to your advantage.
Experience in design and support of web-based solutions advantageous
Exposure to C#, XML and JSON essential
Exposure to Web services (WCF / REST) Essential
3 years Software development experience would be advantageous.
Strong relational database expertise
Experience in file management, data mapping & FTP
Experience in DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server essential
Demonstrated knowledge of object oriented analysis and design
Experience in SQL stored procedures essential
Strong data analysis skills
Strong Application Design expertise
Exposure to SCRUM essential and other Agile methodologies advantageous
Ability to work closely with external stakeholders to design and deliver solutions
Competencies
Strong leadership skills
Critical & Systems Thinking
Results Driven
Attention to detail
Building & Maintaining Relationships
Client Services Orientation
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Initiating Action
Contributing to team success
Resilience
Attributes
Positive, enthusiastic attitude
Ability to work under pressure
Honesty, integrity and respect
Ability to work independently Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees.

We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time
Glacier is committed
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