Systems Analyst at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

You will deliver functional and technical specifications to the development teams in your team or squad.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Understanding of Requirements specifications
• Assistance with Functional specifications as required
• Development of technical specifications for product and process requirements, including integration mapping.
• Logical system design (Independent of Technology) - Use Case Realisation  Documentation & Logical Data Model 
• Analyse Non-Functional Requirements
• Input into Quality Management Plan
• Assist with quality reviews 
• Assist with design process
• Input for various UI prototypes, end user and reports
• Assist with draft of iteration plan. – scoping and estimation
• Risk Management Plan – identification of potential risks/issues and give input to risk mitigation plan

Qualification

• Matric
• Relevant IT qualification with emphasis on technical related courses such as systems design, UML and OO A&D methodology

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of web technology landscape
• Sound understanding of the Software Development process (SDLC) and  methodology in the IT Organisation
• Sound knowledge of Sanlam’s products will be an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of OO concepts, design  principles and design patterns
• Knowledge of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) will be recommendable

Experience

• 3-4 years relevant experience in system analysis and design
• At least 5 years IT experience
• Experience in life assurance or broader financial services industry will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical specifications
• Analysis and design of systems and components
• Business Requirements Definition

Personal Attributes

• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others
• Action orientated - Contributing dependently
• Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
• Nimble learning - Contributing dependently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently