System Analyst

You will be responsible for specification, configuration and development of internal systems. You will work with IT Business partners, 3rd party vendors and end-users to support new and existing applications, proactively identifying opportunities to better support business processes and manage regulatory change.

How will I spend my time in this role?

• Analyse and evaluate the software and systems that the business utilises, identifying issues and areas for change and improvement;
• Query data and develop existing stored procedures;
• Query writing, perform Testing including system upgrades, support packages, disaster recovery scenarios;
• Update existing APIs and integrations;
• Create technical specifications and test plans;
• Write operational and process flow documentation;
• Consult colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and with a view to writing or modifying current operating practices;
• Provide day-to-day technical and functional assistance to end users;
• Define systems requirements for new technology implementations, estimating work packages to stakeholders and deliver on time;
• Product ownership, and product roadmap strategy and delivery;
• Liaising on operational issues with 3rd party vendors, co-ordination of software releases, configuration changes, patches and bug-fixes, ownership of problems and incidents;
• Keeping Management and team members informed of progress using the appropriate ticketing systems.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Experience in a technical IT position and in IT Application Management or Development;
• Waterfall and Agile software development, understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle;
• Good understanding of C#;
• Thorough understanding of SQL (queries, stored procedures and functions) and its use in different environments e.g. MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL;
• Previous Energy industry knowledge and experience.

What happens next?

Once we receive your CV it will be reviewed by a human– no bots here!

The average process once we receive your application takes around 2-3 weeks with typically 2 stages of video interviews using Teams – however this can change depending on the role (we may invite you to see us face to face or just need 1 video interview).

If you need any support you can see who to contact in our Recruitment Team on the advert – any questions please just let us know**.**

Get to know us better....

The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised and localised. At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. We have three offices in the UK, one in the US and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2024 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

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