Systems Analyst (12 Month Contract)

A great position has become available with one of our clients that is a leader within their spesific area and sector.  This is a junior/intermediate 12 month contract position for a Systems Analyst.  *Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements* o Interpret and provide input to translate complex business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications o Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements  o Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes *• Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs* o Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into a system design o Design system enhancements o Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements o Design interfaces with other systems o Provide input to deployment plans based on designs *• Testing of proposed solutions* o Develop system test plans for system and integration testing o Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results *• Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment* o Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures o Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects o Ensure SME input during the implementation process *• Support current solutions* o Resolve user queries o Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment o Provide input to programming support teams o Provide functional leadership and guidance *• Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business* o Integrate with relevant business and IT stakeholders o Provide system input to design of user training material  o Provide operational support to the business area o Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members *• Create and maintain documentation* o Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation o Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems Minimum 3 years IT qualification Minimum 5 years relevant IT experience May be required to perform standby duties   *Additional Criteria* • Retail experience advantageous • Experience or understanding of warehouse management systems. (knowledge of Highjump/ Körber Warehouse Management Software system is advantageous) • Understanding of database and a database language; ability to write and modify complex T-SQL.  • Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives • Project management methodology • Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape  • Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings • Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid concl