Job Openings at Paracon

Purpose of the Job:

The Analyst Developer will be responsible for advanced technical solution design and implementation (.NET/C# & SQL), team support, technical excellence and innovation. 

Key outcomes:

Delivery: Technical solution design and implementation (.Net & SQL) 

• Advanced technical solution design , code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements and in alignment with Glacier’s standards and best practices
• Analyse, diagnose and resolve errors related to WEB sites & WEB services
• Suggest initiatives to increase throughput and quality
• Technical re-design of key components with performance concerns that pose business risk
• Ensure performance tuning and memory profiling are completed before code is deployed to production
• Collaborate on source control configurations and release management
• Compile technical documentation when required
• Do research with factual evidence in problem solving

Mentorship and coaching

• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery on time
• Comply to QA (quality assurance) process to ensure a high standard of code delivery
• Participate in discussions in the .NET forum

Ensure environment stability

• Ensure stability of WEB sites & Web services

• Collaborating on stability of Application and Database server environments with other delivery teams

• Assist with system monitoring and optimization during aftercare

Collaborating with Design and Architecture teams

• Assist with SQL database design, optimization and implementation modelling        
• Implementing process and system efficiencies  
• Involvement in strategic project initiatives
• Implementing POC (proof of concept) initiatives
• Technical liaison across teams
• Involvement in future Web applications strategy
• Research, evaluate and recommend software products
• Provide input on enhancing of coding principles, standards and best practices
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

Qualifications and experience:

• BSc. Computer Science or similar, relevant IT qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience in web development, using C#, ASP.NET Razor, MVC & Angular
• Solid experience in UI development using HTML5, CSS, JQuery and other popular JavaScript libraries
• Solid experience in Object Oriented analysis and design
• Solid experience in WCF, Web services
• Experience using Classic ASP, SSRS and SSIS will be advantageous
• At least 5 years SQL development experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in performance tuning
• Prior experience in an investment environment would be preferred

Competencies :

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Innovative thinking
• Sound decision-making skills
• Excellent time/priority management skills
• Communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-one and group presentation situations
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt
• Ability to translate technology into understandable concepts
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task

 Attributes

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology
• Relevant program languages
• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques
• Impact Analysis Techniques
• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards
• Understanding of Project Management Principles
• Understanding the Deployment Process in the Development Phase
• High level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology

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Purpose of the Job:

Providing technical support to business operations by developing and maintaining automation solutions using MS SQL server and related technologies. Managing data flow required for process automation and reporting within Risk Operations. Managing and maintaining SQL Server environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Data systems architecture and development
• Reporting and MI Delivery
• Lead BI Projects
• Stakeholder/Resource Management
• Quality and Governance Standards

Minimum Qualification: 

• University degree in business, statistics, industrial engineering or technology development
• Postgraduate degree in business, statistics, industrial engineering     or technology development (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (senior analyst or sql analyst developer)
• Extensive knowledge of MS SQL Server programming and support.
• Must have experience with C# coding or 
• Sound knowledge of SQL as applied in analytics, reporting and systems development in MS SQL Server environment (SSIS, SSRS experience is an advantage)
• Understanding data modeling, creating and updating datasets, stored procedures and other data objects
• Experience in financial services industry   is advantageous
• SAS macro coding is an advantage

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Our client who is an industry giants, a global leader in technology recognised for investing in their people is looking for a Contact Center (Avaya) System Engineers (2)

Work experience required

• 5-8 years of relevant managed services experience
•  Basic understanding of the integration of telecommunications and computer equipment.
• Basic understanding of the integration of telecommunications and computer equipment.
• Experience supporting or implementing data and /or voice solutions.
• Basic understanding of relevant operating systems; LAN/WAN networks; and database.
• Basic understanding of telecommunication protocols and systems.
• Diagnostic skills in hardware and software products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-disciplined with good time management skills.
• Fault analysis / troubleshooting skills; be able to read & interpret technical documentation.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Customer focus with good attention to detail.
• Have initiative and be a team player.
• Fully competent on the use of Microsoft Office.

Education and certifications required:

• Diploma, degree or relevant qualification in IT/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience)
•  Avaya Product implementation and 1 Support and Maintain certifications