Analyst Programmer (SQL) (CPT Onsite)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Retail Group is seeking an Analyst Programmer to analyze user requirements, develop technical specifications, and support existing systems. The ideal candidate must have a 3-year IT qualification and 2+ years of programming experience, including familiarity with SQL and development methodologies. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to system improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Programming/Analyst Programming.
• Experience with Development methodologies.
• Familiarity with business process context.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design technical specifications.
• Resolve less complex user queries with SQL.
• Maintain and support existing systems.

Skills

Programming experience

Analyst Programming experience

SQL database skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Education

3-Year IT or NQF-aligned qualification

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

ANALYSE basic user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems as the next Analyst Programmer sought by a reputable Retail Group. You will develop simple technical specifications, interpret basic user requirements and translate into systems design while resolving less complex user queries using SQL database and web-based query tools. The ideal candidate will require a 3-year IT or NQF-aligned tertiary qualification with 2+ years Programming/Analyst Programming experience including Development and Project Management methodology.

DUTIES

Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes & requirements –

• Develop simple technical specifications from systems specifications.
• Design and code simple less complex programmes from technical specifications.
• Facilitate and run with requirements gathering/understanding sessions with stakeholder as input to design and documentation.
• Document in design and processes using industry standard documentation requirements, SRS’S, AIS’s, etc.

Maintain and support existing systems -

• Interpret basic user requirements and translate into systems design.
• Investigate and solve simple systems issues.
• Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.

Ensure effective operations -

• Assist with implementing approved changes as per change control and security process.

Support current solutions –

• Resolve less complex user queries using SQL database and web-based query tools.
• Manage tickets for incidents and ensure closure within SLA.
• Collaborate with the Business Process team and provide functional input to resolve.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications –

• 3-Year IT or NQF-aligned qualification.

Experience/Skills –

• 2 -3 Years Programming/Analyst Programming experience.
• 1-2 Years Development experience.
• Specific Development skills.
• Project Management methodology.
• Relevant business process context knowledge.
• Ability to use technological equipment, programmes and applications to enhance productivity.
• Displays an innate willingness to learn and keep abreast of current methodologies and technologies.
• Effectively uses existing procedures, processes, and tools to identify and solve routine problems.
• Identifies the information needed to solve a problem.
• Manages time effectively to accomplish what needs to get done.
• Knows the status of own work at all times.
• Prepares basic presentations that are logically structured.
• Works well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• BALANCES personal needs with those of one’s team.
• Remains focused on task despite changes.
• Recognizes and adopts positive aspects of change.