A large software corporation and leading provider of planning solutions for Businesses based in Bryanston are currently looking for a experienced Technical Solution Consultant to start as soon as possible
Salary: R25 000 – R60 000 (This amount is dependent on the relevant experience the candidate has with regards to SQL and/or retail systems implementation/consulting)
 
The Technical Solution Consultant (TSC) is responsible for data integration between client systems and the company system, configuration of requirements identified during the solution design process, defect resolution during the UAT phase and post go live support. It is important that the person in this role has a basic understanding of retail concepts and methodologies, has good problem solving skills and has the ability to work independently without a lot of supervision. This role also requires a strong background in Microsoft SQL
 
Requirements:

• Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry or BSC IT
• Must have a minimum of 3 years Microsoft SQL programming experience
• Data integration experience using Microsoft product development tools
• Experience with database architecture and design
• Proven ability to facilitate data integration sessions with a client and document guide them in creating data interfaces
• Analytical thinker with strong math and problem-solving skills
• Business Software experience – either working for a software company or implementing a major business software package as a consultant or as a client.
• Basic knowledge in some key areas of the retail industry: Financial and open-to-buy planning; Merchandise planning; Assortment planning; Replenishment & allocation; Demand forecasting & Inventory planning
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel nationally and internally to client sites up to 75% as needed.

 
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Document correspondence, decisions and other communications with client.
• Defines and documents technical integration and system architecture.
• Lead integration sessions. This will involve explaining the companies data specification document to guide the client technical team in creating the interfaces used to feed data to the company.
• Supports the companies Business Consultant to determine the feasibility of custom features/enhancements to ensure they can be accommodated by the companies system.
• Document any changes necessary to data interfaces based on requirements defined in business design sessions.
• Work with the companies Business Consultant to translate the business requirements to tasks that will be completed during the configuration phase.
• Works with the Development team the Technical Solution Design Documents.
• Development using SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Management Studio and the companies front end application to build the data integration and processes required to support the business design.
• Supports user acceptance testing by investigating and resolving defects identified by users.
• Work with the companies Business consultant to reproduce issues identified during testing, correct the issues and present the fix to the Business consultant for re-testing.
• Provide post go-live support along with the companies Business consultant.
• Document system setup and lead handover session to the companies Support team