COBOL Systems Analyst

Qualifications · College/University Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering & Mathematics · 5 years or more in Cobol/Db2, Unix; programming, analysis & design, with testing experience (Non-negotiable) · Preferably with a background in Banking, Financial, and Life Insurance business · 5 years of experience in SQL (Non-negotiable) · Competent Systems Analysis and Design skills · 5 years of experience in Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) major tasks and deliverables (Non-negotiable) · With basic systems analysis and design skills to appreciate Technical Specs documents (Non-negotiable) · Possesses good oral and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills, must be very client-oriented · Must be familiar with Office Automation tools such as MS Office and Lotus Notes, preferably with knowledge in macro programming or report writer tools (Non-negotiable) · With high stress tolerance and capable of dealing with all levels of management. · Willing to work on weekends and holidays if necessary (Non-negotiable) Job Description · Conduct analysis on Business Requirements and prepares program specifications at the systems level for medium to complex systems or modules. · Design the appropriate system solution to satisfy the defined business requirements · Develop or maintain, test and implement modules to complex programs according to system specifications. · Identify all possible scenarios and prepare tests for the systems under development. · Executes test plan during development and system testing and provides user acceptance testing or other testing support as required to ensure that the system processing reflects user requirements/designs. · Provides post-implementation and production support for systems including analysis of production problems. · Performs implementation activities such as program promotions, installation of the system, training, and tutorials for end users. · Performs development/update of the Users, Systems, and Operations Manual. Provides updates and status reports to the project manager during the course of development and related support activities