Stanbic IBTC Vacancy : IT Test Analyst

Stanbic IBTC is set to recruit for the position of an IT Test Analysts. We are a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for an experienced individual to join our dedicated team at our office. We are a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent. Stanbic IBTC Bank is recruiting to fill the below position: Job Title: IT Test Analyst Position Description Ensure smooth running End of day activities on application systems, take backup of databases, generate reports, print and circulate. Manage the Bank's Data Centres (Live and DR) Ensure that all work request / incidents logged in Remedy are responded to and resolved within the agreed time frame. Also ensure that calls are escalated and communicated to the required support area and user. It is imperative that the necessary housekeeping takes place on an hourly/ daily/weekly/monthly basis as per the job requirements. Provide high level competency with regard to application systems Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Ensure smooth Run and Support End of day processing & End of month processing on Finacle core, Finacle ODS, HP&L & MOD etc. Ensure backup of application databases on Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server, etc on daily basis. Ensure backup of Bank's third party applications. Ensure that backups of application databases are done as stipulated in the backup policy and loaded into disaster recovery site. Provide support for nightly teams . Development of Reports, customization and maintenance. Ensure projects support & Implementation. Support Interfacing of external Applications to Finacle Banking software. Support on Middle office database (MOD). Investigate system differences in suspense e.g. GL Suspense, Treasury Wip , Trade Finance Suspense etc. Implementation of change request of business applications from the Centre. Ensure timely handling of System / Technical Job request logged in remedy e.g. System issues, new report request etc. Ensure no downtime is recorded as a result service downtime on applications and peripherals . Ensure monitoring of databases, AIX servers and free spaces of the hard disk and file systems for performance and pro-actively prevent non-availability. Ensure adherence to defined IT policies and procedures. Ensure the timely transfer of SWIFT messages, SAP, HPL, MIS, and Adaptiv files on a daily basis. Ensure all backup tapes are transferred to Montgomery Vault in line with IT policy. Proactive monitoring of all the critical applications and peripherals Monitor and Report all the activities at the Data Centre. MasterCard files and ATM Card pin generation. Environment Monitoring System (Netbotz) administration. Ad-hoc assignments. Application Closing Date 22nd November, 2012 How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online         SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE