Business Systems Analyst / Developer.

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Business Systems Analyst / Developer role at MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy is based at Head Office in Belfast. You will support and develop business-critical applications, combining hands-on programming, application support and systems improvement.

Full training will be provided, and RPG experience is desirable, though strong programming ability and willingness to learn are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Third-level education.
• Strong programming ability and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience testing data, programs and processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly with users at all levels.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• A current driving licence.
• RPG programming.
• Software troubleshooting.
• ERP and finance systems.
• Warehousing, retail or EPOS software.
• Windows Server.
• Network architectures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance bespoke business applications.
• Support systems across retail, hospitality, wholesale, ERP and finance.
• Perform database maintenance and system monitoring.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to users.
• Work with internal teams and external technology suppliers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to digital forensics activities when required.
• Prioritise tasks according to business impact and follow issues through to resolution.

Skills

Programming ability

Willingness to learn

Testing data and processes

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Customer-focused

Driving licence

RPG programming

Software troubleshooting

ERP/finance systems

Warehousing/EPOS software

Windows Server

Network architectures/protocols

Education

Third-level education

Job description

Business Systems Analyst / Developer
Reporting to the IT Manager, you'll support and develop business-critical applications, helping colleagues resolve technical issues and keeping operational systems running effectively.
This role combines hands-on programming, application support and business systems improvement. RPG experience is desirable, but candidates with strong programming ability and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Full training will be provided as required.

• Maintain and enhance bespoke business applications.
• Support systems across retail, hospitality, wholesale, ERP and finance.
• Perform database maintenance and system monitoring.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to users.
• Work with internal teams and external technology suppliers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to digital forensics activities when required.
• Prioritise tasks according to business impact and follow issues through to resolution.

What you'll bring

• Third-level education.
• Strong programming ability and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience testing data, programs and processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly with users at all levels.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• A current driving licence.
• RPG programming.
• Software troubleshooting.
• ERP and finance systems.
• Warehousing, retail or EPOS software.
• Windows Server.
• Network architectures and protocols.

What's on offer

• Full training in RPG and the organisation's core systems.
• Exposure to a broad range of business technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative IT team.
• The opportunity to develop your technical skills and grow your IT career.

The role is based at Head Office, with core hours of 8.30am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility is required.