Lead Solution Analyst at Absa

Job Summary

Work in high complexity environments, fully embedded in a DevOps team, leveraging specialist analysis tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements, across multiple stakeholder groups. Translate & document these business requirements into user stories  & specifications (Full Stack, Cross System) detailing integration points, business & associated risk / opportunities to be realised.

And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads to ensure the business requirements are met through DevOps design & delivery activity & lead the application of testing processes & frameworks ensuring all products & services are effectively tested.  Business complexity is determined by:  

1. Customer Impact

2. Number of integration points:

•  Data • Teams to talk to  
•  Systems • Enabling function
•  3rd party vs. internal  

3. Complexity of business rules & Processes

4. Level of operational readiness

5. Introduction of new or changing old Tech (e.g. redo platforms)
Job Description

• International Payments for PAN Africa is looking for a passionate, motivated and engaged Lead Solutions Analyst.
• Our area provides systems and capabilities to process both Incoming, Outgoing and Off-Absa cross border payments via SWIFT.
• Our aim is to provide a consistent experience to our customers across Africa and uplift our environment.
• As a team we continuously strive to streamline our processes and ways of working, and creating room for innovation.

Critical skills / responsibilities:

• 8+ years’ experience in software and business analysis & tools.
• Ability to translate & document business requirements into user stories & specifications (Full stack, Cross System), detailing integration points, business & associated risk/opportunities to be realized.
• Work collaboratively within squads during design, build and testing activities including assuming responsibilities for application testing processes, frameworks, delivery management and outcomes.
• Define and monitor overall backlog planning for effective solutions and delivery.  
• Critical thinking on requirements, demand and solutions are required and deliverables will be DevOps focused.
• Knowledge of the National Payment System and background in Payments specifically SWIFT/International settlements will be an advantage.
• Technical leadership will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS SQL & Data analytics tools.
• Experience in Agile Methodology & working embedded within an Agile team / team
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Accountabilities:

• Analysis (including Business Case)
• Solution Design (within DevOps Context)
• Solution Delivery & Testing (manual)
• Process Design & Modelling

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised