Systems Analyst-1

Systems Analyst-1 page is loaded Systems Analyst-1locations: Randburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 20, 2026 (8 days left to apply)job requisition id: R47515# Job Description The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for converting complex business and technical requirements into robust, scalable, API driven and cloud ready solution designs. The role requires deep technical understanding, strong systems thinking, and accountability for solution integrity within the Java and integration ecosystem. This analyst leads technical analysis, shapes integration patterns, ensures cross system compatibility, and contributes to solution design decisions that impact strategic platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Design & Solution Ownership Lead API driven integration design, ensuring interfaces are well defined, secure and fit for purpose. Analyse and design enhancements to Java-based backend systems, understanding service behaviour and dependencies. Own data and integration design, including data models, mappings and persistence considerations. Translate business and technical requirements into clear solution designs, diagrams and specifications. Analysis, Risk & Quality Conduct technical requirement assessments and identify risks or impacts across systems. Ensure solutions meet performance, security, scalability and compliance standards. Drive continuous improvement in system efficiency, processes and integration patterns. Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with architects, developers, testers, product teams and business stakeholders. Support Agile delivery through design inputs, clarifications and documentation. Foster knowledge sharing, teamwork, cross-functional alignment and customer centric thinking. Operational Excellence Ensure solutions support reliable operations and strong customer experience. Compile reports, track progress and support decision-making. Manage risks and ensure adherence to governance, audit and quality standards. Technical Skills Required Strong API design experience (REST, JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger). Solid understanding of Java / Spring / backend service architecture. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and integration patterns. Proficiency in relational and/or NoSQL data stores and data analysis. Familiarity with system logs, tracing, monitoring and debugging concepts. Job Details # Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 20/03/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .The FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC) houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. FCC's stakeholders are both external, such as regulators, shareholders, global developmental institutions and government; and internal, mainly the businesses that service the group's customers. These critical functions cover risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax amongst many others. They require deep specialist and technical skills and ultimately represent the custodianship of the FirstRand group's licence to operate.FCC employees develop a unique perspective of the group because nowhere else can you own or be part of a mandate that operates across the portfolio. This allows for both big picture thinking and operational learning. It is also a great place to drive collaboration and a place to have a significant impact.