Latest Job Opportunities at Parvana

What you will be doing:

• Liaise with clients to gather and analyse requirements, then translate these into functional specifications, and work with developers to design scalable solutions.
• Create use cases, user stories, process flows, and UI designs, collaborating with QA to define test cases and support testing processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, building relationships with senior stakeholders and identifying value-driven enhancements.
• Ensure clear communication and manage expectations among stakeholders, proactively ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
• Lead peer reviews, uphold quality standards, and manage risks, demonstrating initiative and ownership.
• Provide thought leadership on best practices in business analysis for financial services, working across multiple applications and business units to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior analysts and support BA recruitment and onboarding, contributing to goal setting, process improvement, and toolset development.

What our client is looking for:

• 5+ years experience in financial services, preferably in business analysis or solution delivery
• Proven success leading projects from start to finish
• Experience working across various business applications and domains
• Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Expertise in requirement gathering, user story writing, and feature prioritization
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high delivery standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment
• Proven competency in a client-facing role
• Passion for mentoring and developing team members
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and drive capability growth
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering high-quality work

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What you will be doing:

• Analysing and comprehending each functional area in depth.
• Collaborating with diverse team members to understand and resolve issues related to each functional area.
• Interpreting supporting code of functional areas at a high level.
• Demonstrating functional area capabilities to the team.
• Taking responsibility for configuration management.
• Evaluating tasks that imply changes to the business function, require new setup, or potentially affect upstream/downstream components. This includes:
• Reviewing bug fixes to ensure that processes operate as intended.
• Examining and approving the Architectural Specification Document for the enhanced/fixed module.
• Working closely with team members to identify new business requirements and design business solutions.
• Preparing Solution Design documents for identified gaps in the current offering based on client-received business requirements.
• Identifying potential roadmap items to improve the solution for future development.
• Keeping up with industry regulations, advancements, trends, etc.
• Delivering business/insurance training (Train the Trainer).
• Training and providing support to team members on functionality and configuration.
• Collaborating with the client Product Owner as a stakeholder.
• Collaborating with Testers (internal and client) and regression teams.
• Facilitating consultations with various team members to ensure that the client takes ownership of their issues.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (e.g., BEng Industrial Engineering)
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in composing requirement specifications for information systems.
• Ability to possess the end-to-end of the development lifecycle, including testing and training.
• Familiarity with UML terminology, particularly in relation to use-cases and activity diagrams.
• Demonstrated expertise in interacting directly with end-users.

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What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and modify database structures, relationships, data flows, and data interfaces within the data warehouse.
• Analyse, create and modify data structures to adapt to business needs and add enhanced functionality.
• Develop and modify ETL processes to load data from various sources into the data warehouse.
• Use programming languages, software development methods, and best practices to develop new data warehouse structures and reports and modify existing ones.
• Unit test and debug code.
• Participate in requirements gathering, analysis, technical design, testing, documentation and project planning.
• Consult with clients to gather information about needs, objectives, and requirements.
• Identify and propose technical solutions to client requests and system problems.
• Follow department standards and create written documentation and diagrams as required.
• Thorough understanding of data warehouse architecture, data structures, and fundamental design principles.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision, which may include providing guidance and support to entry-level professionals or support staff.
• Contribute to the development of data warehouses for clients in the Insurance, Lending, and Employee Benefits sectors.
• Responsible for software development, production support, and providing expertise in Data Warehouse and Reporting Applications.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be ideal (Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Information Systems, etc.)
• Strong interest in analytical / dimensional modelling, and data analytics tools. Insurance knowledge is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of business intelligence tools including data warehousing, and ETL (Extraction, Transformation, and Load). Yellowfin knowledge is beneficial.
• Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge and experience in relational databases, SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Experience in database design and modelling for data warehouse and business intelligence applications, including relational database structures and normal forms.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues and tasks.
• Ability to present and explain complex technical topics, problems, and alternative solutions to others.
• Experience estimating solution development and delivering solutions within those estimations.
• Knowledge of Insurance Systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of most of the following software, languages and tools, or similar products would be preferred: SQL Server DBMS, T-SQL (ANSI), PostgreSQL, Python.

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What you will be doing:

• Proactively identify and target potential small business clients.
• Qualify leads based on their needs, budget, and decision-making authority.
• Deliver tailored sales presentations and live demonstrations of our cybersecurity solutions.
• Clearly articulate the value proposition and ROI of our subscription packages.
• Explain pricing tiers and service levels, helping clients choose the best package.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients based on trust and transparency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing ongoing support and guidance on cybersecurity best practices.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to stay informed about their evolving needs.
• Employ effective sales closing techniques to secure deals and meet or exceed sales targets.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms while ensuring profitability.
• Accurately forecast sales and manage the sales pipeline.
• Proactively follow up with clients after the sale to ensure satisfaction.
• Address any concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
• Seek feedback from clients to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Implement strategies to maximize client retention and minimize churn.

What our client is looking for:

• Proven sales success, ideally in the technology or cybersecurity industry, with a track record of meeting or exceeding quotas.
• Ability to build strong client relationships, understand their needs, and effectively articulate the value of cybersecurity solutions.
• Proficiency in sales methodologies, including prospecting, lead qualification, negotiation, and closing.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and proactively seek new sales opportunities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple sales pipelines, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and solutions.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and platforms, and the ability to communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to identify and address client challenges with creative and effective cybersecurity solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing industry and adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Genuine interest in cybersecurity and a commitment to staying current on industry trends and emerging threats.

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What you will be doing:

• Act as the company’s ambassador in the market - be professional, responsible, kind and responsive to all stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the current existing and long standing stake holder relationships with particular focus tenant relationships and retention
• Oversee the day-to-day management of a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Swift response and exceptional customer service to tenant concerns, addressing their concerns and ensuring they remain happy
• Conduct regular site visits to properties to assess conditions, ensuring buildings are optimally maintained, managing vendors and staff where necessary
• Ensuring the CRM software is updated with respect to all property management administration
• Risk management and reporting to exco with respect to existing lease agreement expiring, renewal, rate increases etc
• Assist when required for budgeting, financial reporting, and rent collection processes.
• Provide exceptional customer service ensuring high retention rates as well as onboarding new tenants as needed (this is not a sales role)
• Collect and manage FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) documents as required.

What our client is looking for:

• Proven experience in commercial property management.
• Previous experience using property software (ideally MRI) is required
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-centric attitude.
• Knowledge of FICA regulations and document collection processes.

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What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with team members to analyse and comprehend each functional area.
• Interpret high-level functionality code to understand supporting functionality.
• Present functional area capabilities and take ownership of configuration.
• Work with team members to identify and design solutions for new business requirements.
• Create Solution Design documents to address gaps in the current offering.
• Identify potential roadmap items for future development.
• Stay informed about industry regulations, developments, and trends.
• Provide business/insurance training and support to team members on functionality and configuration.
• Review tasks that involve changes to business functions, new setup, or potential upstream/downstream impacts.
• Review bug fixes to ensure processes operate as designed.
• Review/sign-off on Architectural Specification Documents for enhanced/fixed modules.
• Work closely with the client Product Owner, testers, and regression teams.
• Consult and facilitate with team members to ensure clients take ownership of their issues.
• Present business / insurance training (Train the Trainer).

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (e.g., BCom degree).
• Experience in a similar Business Analyst role.
• Writing requirements specifications for information systems.
• Manual and automated regression testing.
• Lending application systems.
• End-to-end experience of the development lifecycle, including testing and training.
• Direct interaction with end users.
• Familiarity with UML terminology, specifically use-cases and activity diagrams.
• Experience with Enterprise Architect or similar modelling tools would be beneficial.

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What you will be doing:

• Manage / maintain the global network infrastructure daily to ensure optimal uptime, security, and performance.
• Coordinate and oversee 24/7 third-party network support providers to guarantee high-quality service delivery.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime.
• Continuously improve network security to maintain security posture.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and inventories for all network systems.
• Monitor network performance, resolve issues, and implement best practices.
• Evaluate new vendors and technologies, and recommend and implement improvements.
• Lead and manage network-related projects from start to finish, minimizing business disruption.
• Perform hands-on tasks like installing and configuring network hardware, software, and services as needed.
• Collaborate with the Technology and Innovation team and the wider business to provide support for complex issues and project initiatives.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial.
• Cisco, HP, Meraki, Azure networking, etc. related certifications.
• 5+ years' experience in network administration and architecture.
• Experience with network devices and services (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
• Strong multi-site networking experience (SD-WAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience managing physical, cloud-based, VoIP, and wireless networks.
• Understanding of technical and data security concepts.
• Financial services industry experience is preferred.
• Broad understanding of IT fundamentals.
• Intelligent and effective troubleshooting skills, with the ability to engage additional support when needed.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and delegation skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and present solutions.
• Personable with good communication skills.
• Willingness to work out of hours when necessary.

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What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and modify database structures, relationships, data flows, and data interfaces within the data warehouse.
• Analyse, create and modify data structures to adapt to business needs and add enhanced functionality.
• Develop and modify ETL processes to load data from various sources into the data warehouse.
• Use programming languages, software development methods, and best practices to develop new data warehouse structures and reports and modify existing ones.
• Unit test and debug code.
• Participate in requirements gathering, analysis, technical design, testing, documentation and project planning.
• Consult with clients to gather information about needs, objectives, and requirements.
• Identify and propose technical solutions to client requests and system problems.
• Follow department standards and create written documentation and diagrams as required.
• Thorough understanding of data warehouse architecture, data structures, and fundamental design principles.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision, which may include providing guidance and support to entry-level professionals or support staff.
• Contribute to the development of data warehouses for clients in the Insurance, Lending, and Employee Benefits sectors.
• Responsible for software development, production support, and providing expertise in Data Warehouse and Reporting Applications.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be ideal (Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Information Systems, etc.)
• Strong interest in analytical / dimensional modelling, and data analytics tools. Insurance knowledge is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of business intelligence tools including data warehousing, and ETL (Extraction, Transformation, and Load). Yellowfin knowledge is beneficial.
• Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge and experience in relational databases, SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Experience in database design and modelling for data warehouse and business intelligence applications, including relational database structures and normal forms.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues and tasks.
• Ability to present and explain complex technical topics, problems, and alternative solutions to others.
• Experience estimating solution development and delivering solutions within those estimations.
• Knowledge of Insurance Systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of most of the following software, languages and tools, or similar products would be preferred: SQL Server DBMS, T-SQL (ANSI), PostgreSQL, Python.

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What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with clients, internal IT, and service providers to align with established processes and system solutions.
• Provide initial system support to clients.
• Manage and actively participate in Operational Meetings and reporting.
• Oversee and manage all client project scope changes.
• Work directly with developers to clarify and define client requirements.
• Manage and participate in tasks throughout all stages of the SDLC, including classification, prioritisation, business requirements gathering, design, testing, user training, and deployments.
• Handle system and system environment administration, release management, and configuration.
• Manage general System, Process, and Client Communication.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance service quality, accuracy, compliance, and productivity.
• Actively develop skills to improve personal effectiveness and efficiency.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be ideal (e.g., BCom).
• Experience in client service management.
• Experience with SDLC and related project management processes.
• Broad understanding of, and experience in, the healthcare industry is essential.

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What you will be doing:

• Using statistical methods to interpret and draw insights from data, identifying trends and patterns.
• Participating in the assessment of risk exposure and providing recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of actuarial models.
• Preparing reports that summarise findings and communicating the results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitoring the market for current prices and products and preparing competitive analysis reports.
• Responsible for researching and pricing products and for financial product development.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, etc.)
• 2 - 3 years experience as an Actuarial Analyst or similar position within the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modelling, and data manipulation.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically with excellent attention to detail.

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What you will be doing:

• Work on diverse software solutions across multiple projects, including exciting financial projects such as big data analytics applications, a platform for a financial magazine, and back office systems.
• Use a wide range of technologies, including .Net Core, Java, Python, React, Angular, AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, often liaising directly with clients and taking ownership of deliverables.

What our client is looking for:

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality software as part of a team, collaborating with application end users in different locations.
• Strong general technology and problem-solving skills.
• Experience / working knowledge of C#/.NET Core, REST-based services, and relational databases (including PostgreSQL).
• Experience in writing testable code, including unit and integration tests, and working with a dedicated testing team.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and experience with a modern framework (e.g., Angular, React, Vue). Familiarity with Angular concepts is preferred.
• Experience working with cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and setting up CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, and associated workflows.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in financial projects (especially fixed income)
• Familiarity with Azure Entra ID
• DDD Experience
• Event sourcing and CQRS knowledge

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What you will be doing:

• Designs, implements, and maintains major and minor workflow processes and components for clients, including automated workflow processes, ensuring effective integration with various systems.
• Facilitates process evaluation workshops and customer journey mapping with stakeholders when implementing new or improving existing processes.
• Provides onsite training and documentation to support training and implementation of new solutions.
• Ensures that new and updated processes are evaluated from a business perspective and that common business logic is considered in process design.
• Creates solutions in a clean, well-structured, and easily maintainable format and delivers workflow-based solutions on time and of high quality.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments, operating effectively both as a team member and individually at client sites.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly in various technical environments while delivering quality work by tight deadlines are key attributes of this role.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree (e.g., BEng - Industrial, BCom / BSc - Computer Science, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ relevant experience.
• IT implementation and Finance industry experience will be advantageous.

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What you will be doing:

• Designs, implements, and maintains major and minor workflow processes and components for clients, including automated workflow processes, ensuring effective integration with various systems.
• Facilitates process evaluation workshops and customer journey mapping with stakeholders when implementing new or improving existing processes.
• Provides onsite training and documentation to support training and implementation of new solutions.
• Ensures that new and updated processes are evaluated from a business perspective and that common business logic is considered in process design.
• Creates solutions in a clean, well-structured, and easily maintainable format and delivers workflow-based solutions on time and of high quality.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments, operating effectively both as a team member and individually at client sites.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly in various technical environments while delivering quality work by tight deadlines are key attributes of this role.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree (e.g., BEng - Industrial, BCom / BSc - Computer Science, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ relevant experience.
• IT implementation and Finance industry experience will be advantageous.

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What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to analyse, document, and design system requirements while supporting the identification of business needs.
• Develop and maintain data models, reporting tools and business intelligence (BI) tools to interpret and analyse operational data, visualise insights, and support decision-making.
• Work with stakeholders to enhance data governance, integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure quality assurance and testing of systems before deployment.
• Drive and support change management efforts, adapting teams to new technologies, processes, and workflows to facilitate smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users to align solutions with business needs, and provide post-implementation troubleshooting support.
• Refine and develop system strategies to enhance process automation and optimise digital transformation solutions.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.)
• Sage or Oracle ERP / Data or Cloud Certifications preferable.
• 2+ years experience in a relevant position (e.g., IT Analyst, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage or Oracle preferred), data analytics platforms or IT security systems is advantageous.
• Strong Business Process Mapping & Requirements Analysis skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Understanding of IT security, risk management, and IT audit processes.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving skills with the ability to analyse complex systems and data.
• Strong Stakeholder Management & Collaboration, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Attention to Detail & Accountability, with precision in handling data, security, and system operations.
• Innovation & Adaptability, embracing digital transformation and continuous improvement.

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What you will be doing:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the Cyber & Managed IT sector.
• Proactively seeking out and engaging potential clients, while nurturing long-term partnerships.
• Performing cyber security assessments and presenting actionable security improvement plans.
• Working closely with internal teams to develop comprehensive and tailored proposals.
• Managing your sales pipeline effectively using our PSA system, and providing regular reports on key performance indicators.
• Negotiating contracts and coordinating a seamless transition to the relevant operational teams.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of current tech and industry trends through continuous learning and development.

What our client is looking for:

• 4+ years of experience selling solutions in an industry such as MSPs, Cloud Solutions, IT Infrastructure, Networking, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Outsourced Services, or Office Automation.
• Proven track record of success in sales, with a hunter mentality.
• Disciplined and effective management of the sales cycle.