Senior Analyst Programmer
Old Mutual Insure · Parktown
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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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