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I.T. SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST - 366714
Reference:
366714
Date Posted:
2020-11-13
Job Title:
I.T. SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST
Industry:
Information Technology / Web Development / Telecommunications
Type:
Permanent
Wage / Salary:
R - Market Related - P/M (Per Month)
Location:
Jhb - Eastern Suburbs, Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Closing Date:
2021-01-12
Job Description:
Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for an IT Solutions Specialist
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Eng (Electronic/Electrical) or similar degree or NQF 7 equivalent
8- 10 years’ experience in the Information Systems industry
At least 5 years’ experience with I.S. Integration solutions
At least 3-5 years exposure to the logistics industry (Clearing and forwarding, Warehousing, transport and/or supply chain management
Direct experience with the Microsoft technology stack
Requirements analysis and consultation
Solutions design including evaluation, documentation and specification of a solution with specific focus on Integration based solutions
Documentation of the solution requirement specification
Exposure to, if not direct experience with, IT Infrastructure design considerations, databases, servers, firewalls, etc.
Development of solutions using Microsoft technologies will be advantageous
Competencies
Microsoft Azure, including but not limited to Integration Services, Logic Apps, and BI covering design, specification and implementation.
Web Services
XML, JSON
Electronic Data Interchange
iDoc
EDIFACT
APIs
System security standards
Solutions design
Data analysis and design
Exposure to Business Analysis will be an added advantage
Logistics
International Logistics (Clearing and Forwarding) knowledge
Warehousing
Transport
Supply Chain
ERP
CargoWise One (Logistics system provided by WiseTech Global) including eAdapter (edi messaging add-on to CargoWise One)
Responsibilities
Provide some technical leadership on integration services
Lead efforts in the analysis, design, development and delivery of technical integration solutions
Delivery of solution specifications that meet requirements, will be sustainable and adhere to Company's standards
Work closely with project teams on client specific initiatives that require integration solutions
Provide some high-level support for production integration helpdesk requests
Create and maintain solution documentation.
Administer and maintain the system integrations functions for modify, enhance or adapt existing systems and integrate new features or improvements
Some liaison with external or internal clients
Analysis of clients' existing systems and business models
Map and document interfaces between legacy and new systems
Apply software development lifecycle methodology
Translate client requirements into project briefs for incorporation into the overall project plan
Identify options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability
Conduct requirements analysis and preparing specific proposals for modified or replacement systems
Develop solutions and related products
Produce project feasibility and costings reports
Present proposals to clients
Work closely with colleagues, developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
Ensure that budgets are adhered to and deadlines are met
Supply input to testing plans and schedules for complete systems
Perform detailed and complex unit testing for integration components of a solution and manage the resolution of any issues found
Oversee implementation of a new system including data migration
Plan and work flexibly to deadlines
Support users on change control and system updates
Provide training and user manuals to users for new processes/systems
Design and hands-on configuration of solutions on a BizTalk (Microsoft Azure Integration Services - future) platform
