Sonata Technical Analyst

4 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Afrizan People Intelligence Full time

Job Description

Are you a technically minded problem-solver who thrives on bridging the gap between business needs and smart, scalable system solutions?

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Sonata Technical Analyst on behalf of a client within the financial and investment technology space. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a fast-paced, digitally driven environment, supporting system enhancements, analysing complex technical requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative adviser-focused platforms.

The successful candidate will work closely with business analysts, developers, vendors, and cross-functional teams, providing technical insight across incidents, projects, and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse functional and non-functional requirements, including as-is/to-be modelling and impact assessments
  • Support development activities through detailed technical analysis and documentation
  • Evaluate and interpret data flows, APIs, endpoints, and system architecture
  • Facilitate data mapping and integration investigations using tools such as SOAPUI or Postman
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Business, IT, and vendor environments
  • Assist Test Analysts with requirements interpretation and testing strategies
  • Perform functional testing, triage defects, and support release management
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, integration requirements, and system specifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Investment Management, or related fields
  • Experience as a Technical Analyst or technical contributor within software development projects
  • Strong understanding of investment and life products, investment platforms, and related regulatory environments
  • Experience with front-end systems analysis, non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability), and modern frameworks
  • Exposure to SQL, data analysis, BI tools, and reporting
  • Knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, or similar frameworks (advantageous)
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Software development experience or background (advantageous)

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All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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