Jobs at Paracon

• We are looking for an experienced Application Support Specialist with strong expertise in STARLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to provide high-level application support, maintenance, and troubleshooting services. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background and experience in system upgrades, configuration, and performance tuning within an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end support and maintenance for STARLIMS, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of the system.
• Install, configure, and upgrade STARLIMS and related software components as required.
• Respond to and resolve user support calls and incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Document system configurations, support procedures, and standards; ensure regular review and updates.
• Prepare systems and documentation for internal and external audits; address and resolve audit findings.
• Manage user access and application security including roles, privileges, and user provisioning.
• Monitor application performance and perform tuning and optimization as needed.
• Participate in planning, designing, and implementing system changes and enhancements.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and consult with internal development teams and stakeholders.
• Act as the technical liaison with vendors and manufacturers for advanced issue resolution.
• Handle patch management, version control, and ensure systems remain up to date.
• Support project delivery in alignment with scope, deadlines, and objectives.
• Maintain a high level of availability for production support, including after-hours support when required.
• Perform fault finding, root cause analysis, and proactive issue resolution.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in application support, with at least 3 years working specifically with STARLIMS.
• Strong understanding of system installation, configuration, and upgrade processes.
• Experience in user support, documentation, and compliance standards.
• Proficient in application security, user role management, and privilege assignments.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Experience with patch management, version control, and vendor engagement.
• Solid communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, laboratory, pharma) is advantageous.
• Willingness to provide 24x7 support as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications or training in STARLIMS or relevant LIMS platforms are a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL, Windows Server, and system monitoring tools is beneficial.

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About the job

• Our client is looking for a System Analyst who will provide consulting and support services to the business by identifying opportunities where SAP can address challenges or drive new opportunities. Configure SAP to align with the companys' business requirements.

Business Requirements Analysis

• Analyze business requirements and propose SAP solutions in line with best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize the existing SAP environment.
• Investigate and resolve business challenges while improving processes and systems.

System Design and Configuration

• Configure and customize the SAP system to meet business needs.
• Develop detailed technical specifications for business and functional requirements.
• Conduct unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing in collaboration with SAP Analyst Developers and business users.

Functional Support

• Address service requests and incidents in line with agreed service levels.
• Document progress and resolutions through the ICT Service Management system.
• Contribute to quality improvement and optimization initiatives.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• 10+ years of experience as a System Analyst.
• 3 years in project implementation.
• +5 years experience with SAP MM

Educational Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Certified in SAP module (MM).
• Business Analyst Qualification. (not essential)

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• Our client has an opportunity for a Solutions Architect to oversee Digital Innovation initiatives, Implement and guide bet practices within the Digital Solutions frameworks as well as leading cross-functional teams whilst designing scalable and robust Digital Solutions that meet current and future business needs. Position requires to work on-site at their offices in Gauteng.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Innovate and design Solutions for complex challenges as well as developing detailed architectural blueprints, Technical Specifications and integration strategies for digital initiatives
• Mapping proposed Business Solutions onto Architectural frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, understanding business requirements and translate them to technical solutions
• Engage with vendors and 3rd party solutions and service providers
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews to ensure high quality deliverables

Be involved with Risk assessments 

• Work with Project teams in integrating technical solutions with existing systems and platforms
• Documentation of all Architectural designs, decisions and project related information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (Essential)
• AWS Experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT including experience as a Solutions Architect; 
• Proven experience leading successful projects in digital transformation and innovation as a Solutions Architect
• Extensive experience in digital innovation and transformation; 
• Experience with Cloud Computing, SaaS, PaaS Solutions

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About the job

• We are looking for a skilled and proactive Python Developer to join our dynamic team on a 3 month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, passion for clean code, and the ability to solve complex problems. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing backend systems and APIs using Python.

Key Responsibilities:

• Redesign, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and testable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with the development team to build robust and efficient ETL processes.
• Work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers to automate processes leveraging Python.
• Partner with quants and analysts to translate complex mathematical models into efficient, maintainable Python code.
• Structure data effectively for reporting purposes, ensuring only necessary fields and records are loaded.
• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based tools and applications for quantitative research and financial modeling.
• Utilize Spyder for debugging, prototyping, and analyzing quantitative algorithms and data pipelines.
• Integrate third-party data sources (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Yahoo Finance APIs) and implement reliable data handling procedures.
• Optimize code performance to handle large datasets and support real-time processing requirements.
• Document systems comprehensively and actively contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development
• Strong experience with relational databases and SQL
• Proficient in version control systems such as GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding and application of unit testing practices
• Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) is a plus
• Strong foundation in quantitative finance, statistics, or applied mathematics
• Proficient in using the Spyder IDE for data analysis and debugging
• Hands-on experience with core Python libraries, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn