Senior Programmer Analyst – T24

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

   "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 Application Support & Development team in the capacity of:

 Senior Programmer Analyst – T24

 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.

Utilize existing architecture and standards, to achieve high reliability requirements and ensuring that the desired specifications are met within the stated timeframes.

  As a Senior Programmer Analyst, you will:

• 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.
• Prescribes standards for the terms and symbols used in program documentation.
• Assist to 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.
• Coordinate the preparation of detailed documentation on the operation of programs for users and computer operators.
• Take responsibility for 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 systems 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.
• Monitor all activities against plan, providing regular and accurate reports to senior management, and client/user management as appropriate.
• Maintain links with appropriate counterparts within both software engineering and service delivery functions and plays a full part in bringing systems to implementation.
• Communicate with core software vendors, to develop system designs into specific functionality requirements.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in an IT related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years demonstrable experience in T24 development.
• Working knowledge of programming languages, such as Java and SQL.
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Ability to design and develop moderately complex programs and program modifications.
• Development experience for Temenos T24 would be an asset.
• Experience scripting UNIX OS would be an asset.
• Experience in the Banking and Investments sector would be an asset.
• Demonstrable understanding of XML format.
• Experience in Enquiry, Version, NOFILE routines, BATCH routines.
• Good understanding of T24 Core modules, AA, Accounting, Limit, Collateral etc.
• Good knowledge of jBASE, TAFC/TAFJ, and OFS | OFSML.
• Good knowledge of T24 interface connectivity via TWS| IRIS| IF.
• Experience creating SOAP and REStful APIs would be an asset.
• Working knowledge using linux OS would be asset.
• Ability to adequately balance project and business as usual tasks, including problem resolution/change requests for multiple application systems of average complexity.
• Strong awareness of Information Security best practices

 If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than November 3, 2023. 

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.