Systems Analyst (Mainframe)

Key responsibilities

• Do technical design of applications based on business processes and

requirements documentation, aligned with architectural guidelines.

• Do the Logical system design (independent of technology) and create Use Case

Realisation Documentation and a Logical Data Model

• Create System Integration Specifications

• Design and document web services

• Analyse existing landscape for services that can be reused

• Identify and analyse Non-Functional Requirements and include in technical

documentation.

• Provide input to Functional specifications as required

• Provide input into Quality Management Plan

• Assist with quality reviews

• Provide input to software development plans

• Provide input to the scoping and estimation process.

Minimum requirements

• Computer Science degree, IT Diploma or equivalent in experience

• Any secondary qualifications with emphasis on technical related courses such as

systems design, OO A&D methodology and SO methodology will be a strong

advantage

• 5 years relevant experience in systems analysis and design

• Sound Understanding of Object-Orientation

• Sound UML experience

• Sound understanding of service design

• Solid expertise in MS SQL

• Experience using service integration testing tools e.g. SoapUI, Postman etc.

• Documenting technical/system processes

• At least 8 years IT experience

• Exposure to Information Governance, BI (Business Intelligence) and Enterprise

Data Programs, preferably recently

• Understanding of data management frameworks

• Experience working with cross business data domains

• Exposure to the asset management industry

Knowledge

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology

• Relevant programming languages

• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques

• Impact Analysis Techniques

• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards

• Understanding of Project Management Principles

• High level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology

• Understanding of BPMN or similar business process language would be

advantageous

Competencies

• Strong analytical, data & numerical ability

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving skills

• Conceptual thinker (big picture), logical (process) thinker and implementation

level thinking

• Good communication skills

• Action and results orientation

• Quality orientation

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Knowledge seeking and learning orientation

• Ability to perform impact analysis, at all levels, i.e. conceptual, logical and

implementation

• Ability to translate business requirements, business processes and architecture

requirements into technical designs

• Able to guide and provide input into testing requirements