Analyst Programmer II, I.T. Retail Product Applications, Cape Town at Woolworths

Introduction

• Analyse user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town.

Job description

•  Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes and requirements
  •  Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.
  •  Design and code programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.
•  Maintain and support existing systems
  •  Interpret user requirements and translate into systems design.
  •  Investigate and solve systems issues.
  •  Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
•  Ensures effective operations 
  •  Implement approved changes as per change control and security process
  •  Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

Minimum requirements

•  3 year IT Diploma
•  Specific analysis and development skills
•  Project management methodology
•  Relevant business process context knowledge

Additional Criteria 

•  3-5 years programming/analyst programming experience
•  Microsoft SQL experience
•  Exposure to JDA and ECS applications will be beneficial
•  Knowledge of Woolworths IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies 
•  Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
•  Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
•  Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
•  Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information 
•  Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects 
•  Plans with a realistic sense of the time and resource demands involved, maintaining awareness of the interrelationships between own and other activities/project
•  Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
•  Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
•  Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.
•  Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
•  Convinces others by identifying benefits for all; looks for ways to increase the value of the partnership for all parties. 
•  Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change
•  Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change