Job Description

ENVIRONMENT:
A highly analytical & solutions-driven Technical Business Analyst with strong SQL expertise and a background in Software development is sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company to join its team. You will play a key part in aligning client business needs with technology solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders, IT teams, and development resources to deliver successful solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SQL, Software Development, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), enabling them to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation effectively.
DUTIES:
Business & Process Analysis -

• Understand business issues and data challenges within the industry.
• Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and process analysis.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement within business processes.
• Develop workflow diagrams, data flow models, and functional decomposition analysis.

SQL & Data Management -

• Write, optimize, and execute complex SQL queries for data extraction, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Work with relational databases (SQL Server) to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in database design, performance tuning, and ETL processes.

Technical & Software Development Collaboration -

• Act as a liaison between business teams and Development teams to ensure clear communication.
• Work closely with Developers on system design, development, and testing.
• Review and analyze system functionalities and propose enhancements.
• Understand and document APIs, data structures, and software architecture.

Testing & Implementation -

• Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and ensure business needs are met.
• Identify, track, and resolve issues effectively.
• Work with business users to identify necessary system changes.
• Provide training and documentation for end-users and technical teams.

Project Execution & Stakeholder Management -

• Manage and enforce project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions efficiently.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
• Provide clear and structured documentation for business processes, functional specifications, and system designs.

REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications

• IT Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification.

Experience/Skills

• 4+ Years of Business Analysis experience.
• 2+ Years of hands-on SQL experience (writing queries, stored procedures, performance optimization).
• Previous experience in Software Development or Database Administration is essential.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC processes and software implementation.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of Software Development principles (C#, or similar).
• Understanding API integrations and data modeling.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong documentation and process-driven analysis skills.

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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