System Analyst at Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited

Responsibilities

• liaise closely with external or internal clients
• analyse clients' existing IT systems and business models
• map and document interfaces between legacy and new systems
• understand software development lifecycles
• translate client requirements into highly specified project briefs
• identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability
• conduct requirements analysis and prepare specific proposals for modified or replacement systems
• develop solutions and related products
• produce project feasibility and costings reports
• present proposals to clients
• work closely with programmers, developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
• ensure that budgets are adhered to and deadlines are met
• draw up, supervise and document testing schedules for complete systems
• oversee implementation of a new system including data migration
• plan and work flexibly to deadlines
• support users on change control and system updates
• provide training and user manuals to users of a new system
• keep up to date with technical and industry developments.

Qualifications

The following first degree subjects are relevant:

• business information systems
• business studies with strong IT skill
• computer science
• information technology
• electrical or electronic engineering
• information management systems
• mathematics and operational research
• science-based subjects.
• IT certifications around systems admin and security, software development, database management/admin, etc. will be an advantage.

Skills

You'll need to have:

• fair knowledge of hardware, software and programming
• the ability to learn quickly
• teamworking skills
• a logical approach to problem solving
• excellent analytical skills
• good interpersonal and client-handling skills, with the ability to manage expectations and explain technical detail
• business awareness
• a methodical, investigative and inquisitive mind and attention to detail
• presentation skills
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• planning and negotiating skills
• initiative and self-confidence
• a flexible approach to work
• an interest in the way organisational processes work.
• Good communication and presentation skills.