System Applications Administrator

Hire Resolve's client, a leading Durban-based company, is seeking a System Applications Administrator to join their team. The role requires a dedicated focus on application maintenance, technical support, development, implementation, and participation in audit reviews.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Systems/ Informatics / Financial Information Systems or equivalent.
• At least 3+ years of hands-on experience working with core banking applications or similar enterprise-level software.
• Strong knowledge of core banking application like IMAL and supplementary applications.
• Experience with application maintenance, troubleshooting, support, audit processes and report generation.

Responsibilities:

• Application Maintenance and Support:

  • Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing applications, addressing issues such as bug fixing, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
  • Offer technical support at the system application level to resolve issues promptly, minimizing downtime.
  • Implement proactive measures to identify and address potential issues, including regular checks on application performance.
  • Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) for application support, ensuring compliance and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve application functionality based on user feedback.
  • Plan and monitor the End-of-Life replacement, upgrades, or retention of applications with suitable mitigations.

• Application Development and Implementation:

  • Participate in the implementation, administration, and maintenance of application systems to ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the ongoing maintenance of systems applications.
  • Implement best practices in application management, deployment, and support.
  • Ensure seamless integration of applications with existing systems and infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Manage upgrades, enhancements, and patches for applications, coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

• Audit Reviews and Requests:

  • Participate in audit reviews for IMAL and supplementary applications.
  • Respond to audit requirements, providing necessary data and reports for each section.
  • Ensure timely completion of internal reviews for IMAL and supplementary applications.
  • Meet with auditors to address any queries and ensure the final management report is submitted.
  • Act on items raised in the management report and provide feedback to management at various committee levels.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Mariaan Smit at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.