Analyst Programmer at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

The key objectives of the Senior Analyst Programmer are to facilitate, develop and
implement multi-disciplinary cross-functional data projects and to provide support to the business in respect of OMAI’s existing system/data capabilities. The role requires extensive involvement in all phases of the agile development lifecycle, from analysis and development through to testing and deployment.

Key Result Areas

Development

• Partner with the OMAI investment business units and professional services teams to scope business requirements and identify where data can have the greatest impact from a BI perspective
• Facilitate the development & implementation of multi-disciplinary cross-functional BI projects
• Provide support to the business in respect of OMAI’s existing reports, developments, etc.
• Effective planning and prioritising of multi-disciplinary cross-functional BI projects
• Assist with solution design and implement best practices from a software development perspective
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress through regular, effective communication
• Develop, support, and maintain various reports using SQL, SSRS and PowerBI

Technical Requirements

• Create technical specifications

Testing

• Ensure unit testing is completed
• Implement corrections and changes as required by the business units
• Create automated testing processes

Application Support

• Ensure operational stability of applications by providing proactive and reactive first-line support for trading platform, DWH, etc.
• Provide first line support and root cause analysis of production issues for all applications.

Collaboration, Interaction and Stakeholder Management

• Ability to manage relationships across all the Business and Functional areas.
• Ability to develop cooperative and constructive working relationships.
• Collaborate with fellow developers and teams via code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Management or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a development environment
• Experience in Financial services business analysis and software development
• Experience in T-SQL and SQL 2017 (or older), query construction, query optimisation
• Experience in ETL development using tools like SSIS, InfoStore or any other.
• Experience with C# .NET, Devops and agile development
• Experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (Integration, Analysis and Reporting Services)
• Experience with MS Technologies (Flows, Power Apps, Power BI, etc.)
• eFront Front Invest knowledge would be an advantage
• Exposure to Microsoft CRM Dynamics, SharePoint (advantage)

Competencies

• Self-starter, quick learner, capable of setting priorities and ability to remain efficient while multi-tasking
• Collaborative team player orientation towards work relationships; strong culture awareness
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Dynamic, flexible and able to work in a fluid environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiating demeanour taking prompt action to accomplish objectives by being proactive
• High stress tolerance
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership, responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of tasks

Please note : Should you be shortlisted you will be contacted directly via email or phone call

Skills

Education

Bachelor Of Business Science In Information Systems: Information Management (Required), Bachelor of Computer Science (BCoSc): Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT): Information Technology (Required)

Closing Date

14 November 2022