Job Description

Job Title: Intermediate Systems Analyst

Location:

Cape Town - Pinelands (Hybrid: Mostly Remote with Occasional On-Site Meetings)

Industry:

Fintech

Type:

Full-time

About the Role

Are you a detail-driven problem solver who thrives at the intersection of business and technology? Our fast-growing fintech team is looking for an

Intermediate Systems Analyst

who can bring clarity to complexity, translate ideas into actionable technical requirements, and help shape the systems that power our financial products.


This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the software development lifecycle end-to-end, enjoys working with both people and technical documentation, and wants to contribute to systems that make a real impact.


You'll work mostly remotely, but we do meet occasionally at our

Pinelands head office

--currently sporadic, with talks of moving toward once-a-month in-office sessions.


If you love drawing flow diagrams as much as reading API docs, this one's for you.

Qualifications;

2-4+ years experience as a

Systems Analyst

, Business Analyst with technical focus, or similar role. Solid understanding of

full-stack concepts

and the

software development lifecycle

. Ability to read and interpret

technical documentation

, API specs, and system architecture diagrams. Experience crafting

user stories

,

process flows

, and requirement documents. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills--comfortable bridging the gap between tech and business. Fintech exposure is a plus, but not essential.

What You'll Be Doing

Requirements & Analysis

Gather, analyse, and document

business and technical requirements

. Translate business needs into

clear, structured technical specifications

. Interpret and work with

technical documents

, architecture diagrams, and integration specs.

System Design & Documentation

Create

process flows

,

use cases

,

user stories

, and

solution documentation

. Analyse and outline

system integrations

,

API interactions

, and

data flows

. Draft integration approaches and solution proposals from technical documentation.

Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with

developers

,

QA teams

,

product owners

, and business stakeholders. Support and coordinate

UAT

, testing cycles, and issue resolution. Communicate effectively with both

technical and non-technical teams

. Participate in sprint planning, refinement sessions, and technical discussions.

Working Model

Hybrid

: Primarily remote. Occasional in-person meetings at our

Pinelands, Cape Town office

; frequency currently ad-hoc, with potential move toward monthly sessions. Laptop will be provided Need to have a reliable home office setup suitable for remote work

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Work in a

modern fintech environment

solving real-world problems. Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values smart solutions and initiative. Flexible remote work while staying connected to a high-impact office environment. * Opportunities for growth, learning, and involvement in meaningful system design.