Lead Analyst Programmer

at  Futuregrowth

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.

SKILLS, KNOW-HOW AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 - 5 Years related experience with most of it preferably in asset management; and
• Knowledge and practical application of the Charles River system would be advantageous.

TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Sc. Computer Science or IT related tertiary qualification;
• Strong background in writing SQL in Microsoft SQL Server;
• Approximately 5+ years’ experience in software development (using Visual Studio, .Net framework, C#, SQL Server (t_SQL), JavaScript) in a web-based environment;
• Experience in using InfoStore or similar SQL Warehouse experience (CRITICAL);
• Experience in Server and network management
• Experience in solutions architecture and
• Experience in creating Power BI Models; and
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Exposure will be advantageous.
• Experience in applying a software architecture approach, which converts software characteristics such as flexibility, scalability, feasibility, reusability and security into a structured solution; and
• Working knowledge of relational databases, web and client-server concepts required.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Lead Analyst Programmer will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the Data warehouse and providing technical Business Intelligence BI solutions. The Lead Analyst Programmer will also elicit requirements from business users and present technical solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Providing technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing Microsoft based systems;
• Designing and writing code, full stack solutions within the agreed standards and sprint governance;
• Designing software applications, creating detailed architecture diagrams, data models, and user interfaces. Considering scalability, performance, and security aspects to ensure that the software meets the organization’s needs and adheres to industry standards.
• Investigating and resolving application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting of our systems.
• Defining and executing Software testing, debugging and deployments
• Coordinate application development for multiple projects;
• Providing assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology; and
• Assisting in the creation of the system design and technical specifications for all new development projects.