Systems Analyst: API & Backend Integration

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced Intermediate Systems Analyst to join the bank project team in Johannesburg. You will focus on API development and integration with open-source APIs, while delivering projects in an Agile environment.

The role involves collaboration with stakeholders across business and technical teams, and ensuring robust back-end systems. Key requirements include 5–8 years in systems analysis, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–8 years in systems analysis, incl. API development and open-source API integration.
• Experience with ESB, SOAP, and messaging systems.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in banking or financial services industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for API/back-end developments.
• Participate in design, development, testing, and implementation of API solutions.
• Conduct impact analysis and feasibility studies on system changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Develop and maintain APIs and back-end documentation (specs, manuals, tech docs).
• Provide technical support for APIs and back-end systems, including troubleshooting.
• Stay up-to-date with trends in API development and back-end integration.

Skills

API development

Open-source API integration

Back-end integration

Agile methodologies

Banking domain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

ESB

SOAP

Messaging systems

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced Intermediate Systems Analyst to join the bank project team in Johannesburg. You will focus on API development and integration with open-source APIs, while delivering projects in an Agile environment.

The role involves collaboration with stakeholders across business and technical teams, and ensuring robust back-end systems. Key requirements include 5–8 years in systems analysis, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong problem-solving