ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Provider in Joburg seeks a highly skilled & meticulous Specialist Business Analyst with a blend of business analysis and testing expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of products while also engaging in production and business analysis to drive process improvements and strategic decision-making. Applicants will require 3+ years’ Data & Analytics, strong knowledge and experience in Agile and Scrum frameworks and Azure DevOps, AWS suite, QuickSight and other relevant technologies experience. You must also have 1-3 years’ Markets experience. Please note this is a 12-month Contract role.
DUTIES:
Production –
- Production Support: Provide technical support for production environments. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Deployment Management: Coordinate and manage product deployments and releases, ensuring minimal disruption to production services.
- System Monitoring: Monitor production systems for performance, availability, and security. Implement proactive measures to prevent potential issues.
- Incident Response: Act as the first point of contact for production incidents. Implement incident response protocols and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of production processes, configurations, and incident reports.
Business Analyst –
- Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements and specifications.
- Process Analysis: Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvements and efficiency gains.
- Solution Design: Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective solutions that meet business needs.
- Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment.
- Reporting and Analytics: Develop and deliver reports and dashboards to provide insights into business performance and project progress.
Quality Assurance (QA)/Testing –
- Test Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Execute manual and automated tests to ensure product quality and performance.
- Bug Identification and Management: Identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies. Work closely with the Development team to resolve issues promptly.
- Regression Testing: Conduct Regression Testing to ensure that new features and enhancements do not adversely affect existing functionalities.
- Performance and Load Testing: Perform Performance and Load Testing to validate product scalability and reliability under different conditions.
- Quality Metrics: Define and track quality metrics to measure the effectiveness of QA processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure that products meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ Years’ Data & Analytics experience and strong knowledge and experience in Agile and Scrum frameworks.
- 3+ Years’ Azure DevOps, AWS suite, QuickSight and other relevant technologies.
- 1-3 Years’ Markets experience.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Specialist
- Business
- Analyst