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Feature Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry-aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross-functional relationships and collaborates closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, Designers, and business stakeholders to drive product outcomes and ensure end-to-end alignment. This job provides thought leadership on business processes and leads solution development that promotes efficiency, scalability, and customer value. It guides and mentors other feature analysts, supporting the maturity of the practice and delivery of high-quality features. Additionally, this job supports product leadership in managing scope, stakeholder expectations, and the timely delivery of strategic initiatives.

Job Description

Requirements Management | PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | PROJECT/PROGRAM/PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Plan and coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Generally done at the project level.

Analysis of “As Is” and “To Be” | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL | BUSINESS AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Document the most complex “as is” and “to be” processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the “to be” capability, to accurately record the changes required

Business Requirements Identification | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL | BUSINESS AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Elicit complex business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.

Enterprise Business Analysis | PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | PROJECT/PROGRAM/PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Interpret the business need and identify solution recommendations to business problems at a business unit level. Lead the improvement efforts that are within span of control at this level.

Feasibility Studies | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL | BUSINESS AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Conduct feasibility studies from a technological and organisational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.

Horizon Scanning | GENERAL | INNOVATION

Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organisation.

Business Case | GENERAL | ADVICE

Manage the delivery of feasibility and assessment work for proposed and current projects to contribute to the development and continuous review of business cases.

Documentation and Backup | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL | DATA MANAGEMENT

Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.

Culture of Innovation | GENERAL | INNOVATION

Promote a culture of innovation by creating solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration, such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.

Agile Backlog Management | PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | PROJECT/PROGRAM/PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Review the backlog of work for a medium-sized project and reprioritize the work and the deployment of project resources to reduce costs and increase the value of the work delivered to the business.

Practice Leadership | GENERAL | LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION

Act as the practice lead to define and develop the standard of excellent practice, in line with national frameworks, standards, and legislation. Includes bringing best practice from research and latest legislative changes.

Agile Development Team Facilitation | PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | PROJECT/PROGRAM/PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Lead Scrum ceremonies, remove obstacles, and facilitate problem-solving, collaboration, and conflict resolution to enable the most effective work delivery by development teams on medium-sized projects.

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Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Data Engineer will lead the development and optimization of our data infrastructure, playing a critical role in shaping the future of our data architecture. They will be responsible for designing and implementing complex data solutions, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovative data initiatives. This position requires extensive experience in data engineering, a deep understanding of advanced data technologies, and the ability to provide strategic guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data architectures.
• Provide strategic input into the evolution of the company’s data infrastructure and technology stack.
• Advanced Data Modelling: Design and implement advanced data models to meet complex business requirements. Optimize data storage and retrieval mechanisms for optimal performance.
• Big Data and Advanced Analytics: Champion the use of advanced analytics and big data technologies to derive valuable insights.
• Work on advanced analytics solutions, including machine learning pipelines and predictive modelling.
• Performance Optimization: Oversee the optimization of data pipelines, databases, and ETL processes for maximum efficiency. Conduct in-depth performance tuning and troubleshooting of complex data workflows.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the data engineering team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, software developers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver comprehensive data solutions.
• Act as a key liaison between the data engineering team and other business units.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on complex data solutions.
• Expert proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and advanced scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of data warehousing concepts, big data technologies, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of data engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in relevant data engineering, cloud, or advanced analytics technologies.
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data security and privacy considerations.

Tech Stack

Core Tech Skills

• SQL
• Python
• Spark (PySpark & SQL)
• Hadoop

Specific Tech Skills

• AWS S3
• AWS Lambda
• AWS Redshift (Serverless, including Redshift Spectrum)
• AWS EMR
• AWS Step Functions
• AWS EventBridge Rules & Pipes
• AWS Glue
• AWS SQS
• AWS SNS
• AWS API Gateway
• AWS Athena
• AWS VPC
• AWS KMS
• AWS Secrets Manager
• io tables (Open table format)
• Unity Catalog (Open Catalog of Tables, Views, Functions, Models)
• Dynamo DB

Developer/Productivity Tools

• AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
• Docker (for Dev Containers)
• Azure DevOps
• Xray
• JIRA
• Confluence (Wiki)
• Draw.io

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Junior Developer

Job Description

My client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions is looking for a Junior Developer to join their growing team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.

Responsibilities will include:

• Technical integration of new clients into systems
• Development testing
• Fixes & maintenance on current system
• Enhancements of current functionality
• New functionality design & development
• Query resolution (3rd line support)
• System Security & Audits
• Improve development techniques and processes

Required Technical Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary or equivalent training in software development, computer science or engineering
• 2-3 years relevant development experience
• Java, both Standard and Enterprise Editions, Spring Boot
• SQL (MS SQL Server/Postgres)
• Development workflow: Eclipse/Netbeans IDEs, Maven, GIT
• Working in a continuous integration and testing environment
• OpenAPI protocols

Advantageous Technical Skills and Experience:

• Exposure to financial transaction processing systems
• Exposure to multi-threaded, high volume real-time systems
• Postilion development skills (source/sink node development)
• Exposure and participation in Agile methods like Scrum/Kanban
• Experience in front-end development using the Angular framework

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Senior Developer

Job Description

My client a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for an experienced Senior Developer to join their growing team. This is a hybrid role, with in-office time required (Stellenbosch).

Responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:

• Technical integration of new clients into systems
• Development testing
• Fixes & maintenance on current system
• Enhancements of current functionality
• New functionality design & development
• Query resolution (3rd line support)
• System Security & Audits
• Improve development techniques and processes
• Team mentoring and leadership

Required Technical Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary or equivalent training in software development, computer science or engineering
• 8+ year’s relevant development experience
• Java, both Standard and Enterprise Editions, Spring Boot
• SQL (MS SQL Server/Postgres)
• Development workflow: Eclipse/Netbeans IDEs, Maven, GIT
• Working in a continuous integration and testing environment
• OpenAPI protocols

Advantageous Technical Skills and Experience:

• Exposure to financial transaction processing systems
• Exposure to multi-threaded, high volume real-time systems
• Postilion development skills (source/sink node development)
• Exposure and participation in Agile methods like Scrum/Kanban
• Experience in front-end development using the Angular framework

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Lead Business Analyst

Job Description

Leads the translation of business and finance requirements into high-quality functional solutions, with a focus on the HFM application stack. Ensures alignment between finance, IT, and data processes to deliver accurate, controlled, and scalable financial reporting and consolidation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirements & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and system requirements across finance and IT stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to define clear, testable requirements
• Ensure full traceability from requirements through to delivery and testing
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance and Technology teams

2. HFM Functional & Process Expertise

• Drive analysis and solution design across the HFM lifecycle including:
• Data integration (source systems to HFM)
• Metadata management (entities, accounts, hierarchies)
• Consolidation processes (intercompany eliminations, journals, FX translation)
• Reporting outputs and disclosures
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring system readiness and issue resolution
• Translate finance requirements into HFM rules, calculations, and functional specifications

3. Data & Impact Analysis

• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and business impacts
• Assess upstream and downstream impacts of changes across the finance data ecosystem
• Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and alignment across systems

4. Process Improvement & “As Is / To Be” Design

• Document current and future-state processes across finance and reporting landscapes
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements aligned to best practice
• Support continuous improvement of consolidation, reporting, and control processes

5. Solution Design & Delivery

• Contribute to solution design, ensuring alignment to architecture, data standards, and governance
• Define functional specifications for HFM enhancements and integrations
• Support Agile delivery including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and prioritisation

6. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Define test strategies, scenarios, and acceptance criteria
• Lead UAT for finance systems, ensuring business sign-off and readiness
• Validate that solutions meet functional, data, and reporting requirements

7. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure solutions comply with financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Support documentation required for audit and governance reviews
• Maintain strong control over financial data accuracy and reporting integrity

 Experience & Skills

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Business Analysis within Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance
• Strong experience with Oracle HFM / Hyperion stack and finance consolidation processes
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, group consolidation, and finance controls
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments

Proven capability in data analysis, solution design, testing, and stakeholder

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