Job Description

Responsibilities:
Perform system analysis, design, testing and implementation of applications and ensure they comply with strategy and standards.
Provide systems analysis and design expertise in the development and maintenance of the Ministry application
systems
Analyze user requirements, generation of prototypes for user consultation and the design, testing,
documentation, implementation and maintenance of applications
Coordinate analyses, develops, and implements solutions for complex problems
Consult with clients on the changes/modifications, recommend and develop training plans, and monitor
operational performance
Plan application development activities, provide direction, guidance and technical support to programming
staff and train junior team members

Knowledge and Expertise:
Advanced technical knowledge of large hardware and software operations and utilities, productivity tools,
client server architecture, mini-computer, PC technologies, online processing
systems, web-based technologies, Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and database
management systems
knowledge of rules-based engines based in COTS applications like Cu\xc2\xb4ram
Knowledge of front end, web-based technologies and data-mining/reporting-based COTS tools encompassing feasibility studies, requirements definition, analysis, prototyping, system design, implementation, testing and maintenance
Knowledge of design methodologies in Internet-based and/or distributed environments
Knowledge of Systems
Development Life Cycle Methodologies, familiarity with ITIL Processes for
Change/Release Management, use of object oriented and/or 3GL development tools,
relational and hierarchical data base technologies, use of information retrieval
packages using SQL and other query languages, one or more telecommunications
protocols
Knowledge of emerging IT trends and technologies

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
You can gather information on client problems, services and business goals/objectives
You can evaluate requirements and review options for solution, assess cost/benefit of options,
evaluate alternative conceptual systems designs and potential impact of proposed system changes on existing service delivery
You can recommend approaches and discuss with client Organizational and Project Management Skills
You can plan, develop, manage, control projects and resolve complex technical design problems
You have knowledge of project management and in-depth knowledge of task estimation, scheduling and
control
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can gather information, clarify needs and desired system changes, explain system development
recommendations, explain and provide instruction on new/modified systems and technology
You can prepare business cases, systems documentation, user manuals and guidelines
You can clarify and discuss systems development options with clients

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