Successful candidate will be responsible to manage all phases of application systems analysis, design, development, maintenance and enhancement of computer based systems.
Responsibilities: –
Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast end effective
Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements
Translate Business Strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant IT projects / IT initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress
Comply, understand and implement all steps within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements
Generate information for system analysis by compiling relevant data, research summaries and findings
Produce specifications according to agreed standards. Conduct Systems analysis, design, coding, program debugging, system and testing security assessments, performance assessments and user interfaces. Conduct impact analysis, which must include internal and external interfaces solutions.
Provide input required by Business Analyst’s and Test Analyst’s and document templates by writing of clear technical instructions
Produce implementation plan and back out plan that includes affected entities and testing requirements and coordinate implementation plan in conjunction with project teams by perform post implementation reviews on the implementation plan
Advise on effective applications with regard to Maintenance, Support, Man machine interfaces and Data Management so that system enhancements are in context of the system architecture
Manage own development to increase own competencies
Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities, and identify Information Technology (IT) innovative solutions in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS: –
Bcom, BSc or relevant degree or diploma is preferred or related business experience (Recognition of Prior Learning – RPL)
3-5 Years practical systems programming
3-5 Years system analysis and development experience
At least 8 years practical systems / programming experience
IBM Mainframe
Cobol
IMS
Hogan (an added advantage)
Excellent analytical skills
Proven design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation skills
Banking systems experience
Ability to interact with users and technical staff at all levels
Ability to provide technical leadership on complex projects
May be required to act as an expert in a business or functional area