Systems Analyst - Insurance

Dimension Data; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Systems Analyst to implement and maintain various technology systems, including Azure and AWS services. This role focuses on data migration, ETL design, and evaluating current practices to improve system reliability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly within insurance or financial services. Excellent database design skills are crucial. The position is based in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred.
• At least five years of experience in computer systems or software development.
• Proven experience in database design and development.
• Experience in digital and insurance industries is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SAFe methodology and value stream approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain various technology systems in the insurance industry.
• Design ETL processes and manage data migration from legacy systems.
• Analyze new insurance processes and perform performance measurement.
• Maintain technical aspects of Information Management systems to meet standards.

Skills

Database design

System integration

ETL processes

Business analysis

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Azure

AWS

Oracle Databases

SQL databases

SAP applications

Job description

The Systems Analyst will be responsible for implementing and maintaining various technology systems, including but not limited to:

• Azure, AWS (AWS Database, Redshift, ElasticSearch)
• Oracle Databases and SQL databases
• SAP applications in Finance, HR, CRM, and Marketing

Additionally, the role involves data migration from legacy systems to new platforms, designing ETL processes, and understanding both business and technical requirements for system design.

Requirements

• Develops, implements, and maintains systems and applications used in the insurance industry.
• Analyzes new insurance processes and technologies, performs performance measurement, business analysis, and system development.
• Maintains the technical aspects of Information Management systems to meet regulatory standards.
• Evaluates current practices and recommends solutions to improve system stability and reliability.
• Performs daily tasks such as designing, reviewing, and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, presentations; creating technical documentation; and data entry.
• Handles analysis, design, requirements definition, architecture, testing, implementation, documentation, and change management tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred.
• At least five years of experience in computer systems or software development.
• Proven experience in database design and development.
• Experience in digital and insurance (short-term or life) or financial services industries is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SAFe methodology and value stream approach.
• Experience with custom-built solutions rather than off-the-shelf products.
• Understanding of back-end system integration.