Senior SQL Developer – Financial Services (CPT) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• WRITE complex SQL reports, setup correspondence templates while analysing & solving business and system problems as the next Senior SQL Developer wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will also manage the day-to-day Operations on Owls including Unit Testing as well as system testing of system changes and enhancements.
• The candidate must be able to work with detailed business specifications. They must be able to analyse system issues and implement practical solutions.
• You must also be able to train and guide users and assist with user queries. You must have a suitable IT-related qualification such as Computer and Information Science/Computer Engineering and Advanced SQL programming with at least 10 years’ work experience within IT.

DUTIES:

Owls System Support –

• Execute business needs, which require development, testing and implementation of the required solutions based on identified priorities within the team.
• Owls system Operational monitoring and reporting.
• Understand and keep track of changes made in Test and Live environments.
• Identify, minimize and escalate potential risks and opportunities in the Owls system and any interfaces to other systems or manual processes.
• Ensure effective business alignment by developing and maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders as part of the IT team.
• Deliver successful end user support to business.
• Implement and adhere to best practice guidelines, policies, processes and procedures.
• Assist with user training and guidance and training and user queries.

Security and User Management –

• Business application security administrator for Owls application.
• Assist with IT audits.
• Assist with quarterly security reports.
• Assist users with password resets.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate 3/4-year IT qualification (Computer and Information Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming).
• Advanced SQL programming training.
• Minimum of 10 Years IT experience.
• Experience in dealing with teams within geographical and technical complex environment.
• Extensive exposure to SQL programming and database systems is required.
• General IT skills are essential, like Windows, Excel, ftp and the ability to research and solve business problems with IT solutions.
• Knowledge of Financial and Insurance Business is a definite advantage.
• A background in Programming and IT System Support of large complex systems is required.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning & Organizing skills.
• Time Management.
• Excellent technical knowledge.
• Documentation skills.
• Communication skills.