Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking a skilled Technical Azure Business Analyst in Cape Town. The role includes delivering global technical solutions, gathering user stories, and supporting automation processes. Candidates should have a relevant degree, SQL experience, and 6-8 years in the sector, along with proficiency in Azure services and programming skills. This position offers a dynamic working environment focused on agile development.

Qualifications

• At least 6-8 years of experience in the industry or BA experience.
• Solid understanding of Data and Systems Architecture.
• Experience in DevSecOps/ETL.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delivery, stability and support objectives for Central Services products.
• Identify, gather, analyse and document user stories.
• Build or support system integration between inhouse systems and external vendors.

Skills

SQL

Python

C#

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

DevSecOps

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

GitHub

VS Code

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Azure Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver high-quality global technical and operation solutions by identifying, gathering, analysing and documenting user stories and translating them into high level specifications and design. The successful incumbent will possess a suitable Degree with a minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in the industry or BA work experience and must have SQL. You will also require a solid understanding of Data and Systems Architecture and be proficient with Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, GitHub, VS Code, Python, C# & DevSecOps or ETL.

DUTIES

• Take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the Central Services products and systems.
• Identify, gather, analyse and document user stories and translate into high level specifications and design.
• Work in a quick-to-market proof-of-concept manner engaging Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Build or support system integration between inhouse systems and external vendors.
• Perform code reviews.
• Apply appropriate fixes to applications or data whilst adhering to production change standards.
• Build automations for repetitive processes within the Central Services Technology stack.
• Work closely with vendors, Product Owners and SMEs in order to understand end to end architecture and requirements.
• Understand, enhance and deliver improved business processes.
• Co-ordinate and respond to testing requirements as necessary.
• Provide overviews and training to relevant teams.
• Document processes to ensure suitable cross-skilling in the team.
• Provide support during high care and after a change has gone live.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Degree.
• SQL experience is essential.
• At least 6-8 years of experience in the industry or Business Analysis experience.
• An understanding of Data and Systems Architecture.
• Experience in Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Azure, GitHub, Azure DevOps, VS Code, Python, C#.
• Experience in DevSecOps/ETL.

ATTRIBUTES

• Have the ability to work in an agile manner so as to ensure incremental delivery and ongoing momentum is maintained.
• Work independently on multiple tasks and to tight timelines.
• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Able to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Driven by results.
• Ability to recognise and embrace change.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.