Job Information
Programmer Analyst – Application Development
Company Information
Job Information
Company
Sagicor Jamaica
Website
https://www.sagicor.com/
Contact Name
Contact Email
sagicorjobs@careerjamaica.com
Job Type
Contract
Department
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd.
Category
Computer/IT
Posted
01-06-2023
Job Status
Start Publishing
26-03-2024
Stop Publishing
30-03-2024
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Shared Services IT team in the capacity of: Programmer Analyst – Application Development (Contract)
Location: Kingston
As a Programmer Analyst, you will:
- Translate user requirements and deliver software solutions using proven methodologies and documented standards to ensure consistent and predictable system operations that provide interoperability with other systems.
- Evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major technical options and take a leading role in proposing technical solutions within area of expertise.
- Take responsibility for investigative work to seek effective business solutions for assigned projects.
- Utilize business experience and skills to assess and advise on the practicability of alternatives.
- Take responsibility as needed for the detailed specification and modelling of recommended solutions.
- Plan, arrange, and control meetings, workshops, and relations with client/ user staff during system investigations and throughout subsequent development work.
- Take technical responsibility for most stages of the life cycle for software development of all types of systems.
- Prescribe standards for the terms and symbols used in program documentation.
- Assist in set guidelines for the preparation of policies and procedures manuals.
- Coordinate the preparation of detailed documentation on the operation of programs for users and computer operators.
- Take responsibility of the preparation for implementation, to ensure that it is non-disruptive, and that adequate knowledge transfer to the Operations Group for post-implementation support.
- Recommend program changes to increase operating efficiency or to adapt to new system requirements.
- Modify application software to include corrective maintenance.
- Implement version control and release management procedures, as per change management policy.
- Apply automated and manual tools including ‘black box’ and ‘white box’ testing, to test and evaluate systems and networks under development.
- Develop procedures and support needed to ensure smooth transition with amended/ new software.
- Take responsibility for the definition, documentation, and execution of one or more small-scale projects, providing effective leadership to team members where applicable.
- Communicate with core software vendors, to develop system designs into specific functionality requirements.
- Work with the Quality Control Officer, and business owners to ensure that the defined business requirements are effectively satisfied in the solution.
- Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.
What do you need?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in Information Technology related disciplines.
- Working knowledge of programming languages, such as C#, SQL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript.
- Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Ability to design and develop moderately complex programs and program modifications.
- Experience in application systems integration of average complexity.
- Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
- Results oriented
If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than March 29, 2024
While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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