Lead Senior System Analyst

Mindworx; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Midrand is seeking a Senior System Analyst to leverage technical expertise in analyzing complex data sets and developing algorithms that drive informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in data manipulation, statistical modeling, and leading a team. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong skills in SQL, system design, and agile methodologies. This full-time role offers a chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful analytical solutions.

Qualifications

• Domain-relevant certifications are preferred.
• A degree in a relevant technical field is required.
• Experience with data manipulation and statistical analysis libraries.

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical expertise to analyze complex data sets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document requirements.
• Develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms.

Skills

IT Experience

SQL

System Design

Agile

.NET

Microsoft SQL Server

Waterfall

Business requirements

SDLC

Systems Analysis

Oracle

Cerner

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Pandas

Job description

Position Function / Purpose:

• Responsible for leveraging your technical expertise to analyse complex data sets develop algorithms and provide insights that drive informed decision-making. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements design solutions and implement analytical models

Role Responsibilities / Main Activities:

Analysis Modelling and Design:

• Perform problem analysis to understand the underlying causes factors and implications
• Develop insights and identify requirements for solutions
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand data patterns trends and relationships
• Develop or know about implementing statistical models machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics techniques to extract insights surrounding the business requirements
• Conduct hypothesis testing and statistical inference to validate findings and assess model accuracy
• Define the model in the context of the solution and create functional specifications
• Create the Entity-Relationship Diagrams to visually represent entities attributes and relationships in the system
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of business analysts UI analysts and domain experts to define and document requirements

Qualifications to do the job:

• Domain-relevant certifications
• Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Data Science Statistics Mathematics or a related field

Experience to do the job:

• Experience in problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Exposure to the utility industry is advantageous but not required
• Proven record of experience with data manipulation data visualisation and statistical analysis libraries (e.g. Pandas).
• Proven application of machine learning frameworks and statistical modelling techniques.
• At least 3 years of experience as a senior System analyst
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills:

• IT Experience
• SQL
• System Design
• Agile
• .NET
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Waterfall
• Business requirements
• SDLC
• Systems Analysis
• Oracle
• Cerner

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1