Senior Systems Analyst (Contract) - Galway

My client, one of the world's leading providers of financial services, is looking for a Senior Systems Analyst.

This is a contract role which will run for 6 months. There is a possibility that this role will be extended. The role is based in Galway. The successful candidate will be working as part of an agile team in a fast paced environment and will be responsible for design, development and maintenance of customer-facing applications including the company's web presence, fund pricing and other Intranet applications.

Responsibilities:

- Gathering of requirements and leading the systems design effort and documentation
- To provide technical guidance, planning and test execution to ensure that complex projects meet quality standards
- To ensure production verification and validation
- Implement process improvements 
- To effectively communicate and influence management and business partners
- To provide technical leadership to junior team members 
- On occasion may be required to present to groups and demonstrate various systems

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

- 8 years plus analysis experience within IT/financial services or related areas
- Relevant academic qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Expertise in web applications
- SQL expertise
- Experience with agile development methodologies

DESIRABLE, IN ALL OR SOME OF THE FOLLOWING:

- Good experience of Rational Team Concert, Selenium, RQM and BPT would be advantageous
- Experience with trading systems, mutual funds and shareholder sites is also advantageous
- A strong understanding of the software process from analysis to problem resolution 

If you would like to apply for this role please get in contact.