Analyst Programmer - Online and Mobile Apps

To provide support engineering skills to the Online and Mobile App IT support teams that work towards monitoring, diagnosing and remediating issues across application and infrastructure.

Permanent position based in Cape Town

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes & requirements
o Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.
o Design and code programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.
Maintain and support existing systems
o Interpret user requirements and translate into systems design.
o Investigate and solve systems issues.
o Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
Ensures effective operations
o Implement approved changes as per change control and security process
o Plan, organize and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to areas
o Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes, technology and architecture.
o Utilize problem solving skills & techniques to drive the resolution of issues
o Ensure systems conform to IT governance and information security requirements
o Provide input into systems related Risk Management Strategies and risk mitigation

 

QUALIFICATIONS

3-year IT Diploma
Java / J2EE
MySQL relational database
AWS Cloud front
Postman (JSON language, retail services are RESTful)
Additional Criteria
Operational/system support background
Specific analysis and development skills
Cloud based experiences beneficial
E-commerce or M-commerce industry experience (Android and IOS Experience)
2-5 year’s programming/analyst programming experience
Will be required to perform standby duties on a rotational basis
Knowledge of IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
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 conclusions
Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends
Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and propose/ take corrective action where required
Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
Prepares clear, well-stru