Specific Technology Specialist - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng 9 days ago 29-11-2024 1:57:43 PM
Our esteemed client, in the banking industry is looking for a Specific Technology Specialist to provide consultation on specific technologies by offering highly sought-after advice, backed by a deep expertise and industry credibility.

Responsibilities:
Consult and provide advice on the use of the specific technology.
Address the needs of the business by deploying, supporting and configuring the specific technology.
Develop solutions using knowledge of the technology.
Ensure ongoing availability within the SLA requirements.
Ensure maximum exploitation of the technology features across multiple business initiatives.
Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in the organisations culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
Identify opportunities to influence the improvement or enhancement of business processes and methodologies.
Participate in Research and Development related to specific technology.
Ensure alignment with emerging technologies, and impact on the businesses technologies.
Participation in design forums, project forums, user groups and Request for Proposal (RFP).
Design optimal technical solution in the company’s technologies.
Participate in proof of technology and proof of concept, with recommendations.
Document and maintain documents relevant to specific technologies and its standards.
Maintain technology road map in alignment with strategic IT policies and procedures.
Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes to improve the functioning of stakeholders’ businesses.
Maintain up to date landscape views and technical guidelines of how specific technology is implemented at the organisation.
Attend technology specific industry forums and compile and present technical papers.
Provide problem solving in high impact incidents.
Present to stakeholders on any impact or change to specific technology.
Engage with vendors related to specific technologies.
Present on the exploitation of the technology.
Become a trusted consultant by providing trustworthy information and acknowledging if advice cannot be provided.
Plan and ensure delivered systems, process, services and solutions are aligned to support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
Contribute to the content of the curricula for stakeholders.

Non negotiables:
10-15 years’ experience in an IT environment of which at least 2 years in a senior role from feeding career streams and at least 3-5 years specialisation in the specific technology.
MVS,TSO,SQL,JCL,REXX,CICS,MQ,VSAM
Knowledge of application performance tuning concepts and scripting.
Essential Qualifications – NQF Level:
Grade 12(NQF level 4) – 4 years relevant technical qualification/ certification – DB2 forZ/Os certifications.

Preferred Qualification:
Technical Diploma or equivalent Degree.
Technical / Professional Knowledge:
Business Acumen and Business principles
Change management.
Principles of financial management and Principles of project management.
Data Analysis and Interpretation.
Relevant governing body practises and guidelines.
Compliance of license contracts knowledge.
Relevant Governance controls and regulatory knowledge.
Service orientated Architecture (SOA) and Systems design and SDLC.
Object Orientation (Development).
IT Solutions Architecture.
IT Infrastructure Architecture.

Job Type:
Contract
Workplace type:
Hybrid
Location:
Sandton
Experience Level:
Senior

Recruiter: Paracon