About the job Programmer Analyst
About the job Programmer Analyst
Programmer Analyst- Integration
Translate user requirements and deliver software solutions using proven methodologies and documented standards to ensure consistent and predictable system operations that provide inter-operability with other systems, utilizing existing architecture and standards, to achieve high reliability requirements.
Ensure that the desired specifications are met within the stated timeframes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major technical options and take a leading role in proposing technical solutions within areas of expertise.
Take responsibility for investigative work to seek effective business solutions for assigned projects.
Utilize business experience and skills to assess and advise on the practicability of alternatives.
Take responsibility as needed for the detailed specification and modeling of the recommended solutions.
Plan, arrange, and control meetings, workshops, and relations with client/user staff during system investigations and subsequent development work.
Prescribe standards for the terms and symbols used in program documentation.
Assist in setting guidelines for the preparation of policies and procedures manuals.
Coordinate the preparation of detailed documentation on the operation of programs for users and computer operators.
Take responsibility for the preparation for implementation, to ensure that it is non-disruptive, and that adequate knowledge is transferred to the Operations Group for post-implementation support.
Recommend program changes to increase operating efficiency or to adapt to new systems requirements.
Modify application software to include corrective maintenance.
Implement version control and release management procedures, as per change management policy.
Apply automated and manual tools including black box and white box testing, to test and evaluate systems and networks under development.
Develop procedures and support needed to ensure a smooth transition with amended/ new software.
Perform thorough unit testing and peer review to ensure that the quality output of development is maintained.
Maintain links with appropriate counterparts within both software engineering and service delivery functions and play a full part in bringing systems to implementation as detailed by the organization's policies and methods.
Communicate with core software vendors, to develop system designs into specific functionality requirements.
Work with the Quality Control Officer and Business Owners to ensure that the defined
Business Requirements are effectively satisfied in the solution.
Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications/ Experience/ Specialized Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
A minimum (2) years working experience in an IT-related discipline.
Working knowledge of programming languages, such as Java, C#, and SQL.
Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Ability to design and develop moderately complex programs and program modifications.
Experience in application systems integration including SOAP and RESTful APIs.
Knowledge in Dev Sec Ops.
Experience in the Banking and Investment sector would be an asset.
Demonstrable understanding of XML format.
Experience with Mulesoft would be an asset.
Working knowledge using Linux OS would be an asset.
Adhering to Source code repository build and deployment process.
Ability to adequately balance projects and business-as-usual tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively in teams and independently where required.
Strong awareness of Information Security best practices.