Senior Analyst Programmer

Old Mutual Insure · Parktown

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Introduction

Accountabilities for this role include NATURAL ADABAS, Construct skills & NaturalOne, systems development, interpreting functional requirements and engaging with relevant stakeholders for a trade credit system (Claims & Underwriting).

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Development and Production support for applications using NATURAL ADABAS and CONSTRUCT.
  • Interaction with business analysts and end-users to resolve discrepancies
  • Responsible for changes to ADABAS files, user views.
  • Ability to understand business requirements, translate into solutions/applications and document solutions.
  • Ability to communicate with users and develop relationships that will build confidence and trust.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and collaborate to build solutions.
  • Advises management on best practices and design of new enhancements.
  • Coaches junior staff members.
  • Specifications Development
  • Assists with analysis and design of new systems and databases.
  • Develops technical specifications / program specifications and some systems documentation.
  • Responsible for basic systems analyst functions.
  • System analysis and design requirements.
  • Provides own sizing and scoping for development work required.
  • Designs & documents technical specifications/program specifications.
  • Solid claims or policy / underwriting knowledge
  • System Testing
  • Assists solution construction including programming, systems testing and correction of program models. Interprets and executes test plans, or assists in developing test plans in conjunction with Business Analysts.
  • System Programming
  • Develops, tests and implements new systems and system changes in accordance with agreed coding standards and principles.
  • Provides development solutions, which maintain the technical integrity of the solution. Performs data conversion.
  • Documents system features and functionality. The above is done under limited supervision.
  • Quality Management
  • Ensures technical integrity of the solution.
  • Ensures that all system changes align with coding standards and principles.
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Accountable for service delivery through own efforts with only limited supervision.
  • Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
  • Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
  • Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results. Accepts and lives the company values.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • 3 years Bachelor’s Degree/Bcom/BSc/Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
  • Min 6 years Natural / Adabas experience with the batch and online processing experience
  • Good knowledge of Adabas databases, utilities and tools
  • Experience with enhancement of existing systems

Package & Remuneration

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