System Analyst (1-year contract, insurance)

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a System Analyst to drive cloud technologies, system integrations, and application modernization. You will gather and document requirements, translate needs into functional designs, and work with developers, QA, and vendors to deliver solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in system or business analysis, strong SDLC/Agile knowledge, and experience with Java, Angular, SQL/NoSQL, APIs, and cloud platforms like Azure or Alibaba Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years' experience in System Analysis, Business Analysis, or Application Development.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience with Java-based applications and Angular platforms.
• Good knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies.
• Experience with APIs, RESTful services, microservices, and system integrations.
• Understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise application architecture.
• Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud.
• Exposure to cloud migration and application modernization projects.
• Insurance, financial services, banking, pensions, or wealth management experience.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and application security practices.
• Experience working with offshore teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Assess impacts across applications, integrations, data flows, and business processes.
• Work closely with developers, architects, QA teams, and vendors to deliver solutions.
• Review technical designs and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Support system integration testing, UAT, release management, and production deployment.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate resolution.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including BRD, FSD, process flows, and test artefacts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and manage changing business priorities.

Skills

System Analysis

Business Analysis

Agile delivery

SDLC

Java

Angular

SQL/NoSQL

APIs/RESTful/microservices

Cloud technologies

Azure

Alibaba Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Azure

Alibaba Cloud

REST APIs

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

• System Analyst role in a leading insurance firm
• Drive cloud technologies, system integrations, application modernization.

About Our Client

We are currently partnering with a leading insurance firm to look for a system analyst.

Job Description

As a System Analyst, your main responsibilities will include:

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Assess impacts across applications, integrations, data flows, and business processes.
• Work closely with developers, architects, QA teams, and vendors to deliver solutions.
• Review technical designs and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Support system integration testing, UAT, release management, and production deployment.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate resolution.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including BRD, FSD, process flows, and test artefacts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and manage changing business priorities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful System Analyst should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years' experience in System Analysis, Business Analysis, or Application Development.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience with Java-based applications and Angular platforms.
• Good knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies.
• Experience with APIs, RESTful services, microservices, and system integrations.
• Understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise application architecture.
• Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud.
• Exposure to cloud migration and application modernization projects.
• Insurance, financial services, banking, pensions, or wealth management experience.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and application security practices.
• Experience working with offshore teams and external vendors.