Systems Analyst

A reputable Retail Group seeks the technical expertise of a solutions-driven Systems Analyst to fill a 12-month Contract role. You will be expected to understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will require a suitable 3-year IT tertiary qualification with at least 5 year's relevant work experience in a similar role including an understanding of database and a database language with the ability to write and modify complex T-SQL, experience or understanding of Warehouse Management systems & working on projects or large Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Duties:
Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements -



Interpret and provide input to translate complex business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications.


Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements.


Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes.


Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs -



Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into a system design.


Design system enhancements.


Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements.


Design interfaces with other systems.


Provide input to deployment plans based on designs.


Test proposed solutions -



Develop system test plans for System and Integration Testing.


Perform Systems Testing and Integration Testing, and feedback results.


Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment -



Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures.


Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects.


Ensure SME input during the implementation process.


Support current solutions -



Resolve user queries.


Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment.


Provide input to programming support teams.


Provide functional leadership and guidance.


Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business -



Integrate with relevant business and IT stakeholders.


Provide system input to design of user training material.


Provide operational support to the business area.


Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members.


Create and maintain documentation -



Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation.


Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and