Systems Analyst
Job code:
DM-21372
Location:
ACT
Department:
Australian Electoral Commission
Application closing date:
11 December 2023
Start date:
1 January 2024
Contract duration:
12 months
Number of extensions:
1
RequirementsÂ
About our requirements The role will be responsible for, but not limited to: • Collaborate with business stakeholders and team members to gather and document integration requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of business processes and objectives. • Conduct in-depth analysis of existing systems, data structures, and workflows to identify integration opportunities, inefficiencies, and potential improvements. • Develop detailed system design specifications and architectural diagrams for integration solutions, aligning them with business needs and technical constraints. • Work closely with developers to oversee the implementation of integration solutions, ensuring they meet design specifications and adhere to best practices. • Plan and execute testing strategies, including integration testing, data validation, and performance testing, to ensure the reliability and accuracy of integrations. • Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues, collaborating with the technical team to implement effective solutions and minimise disruptions. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of integration solutions, including technical specifications, and operational procedures. • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimisation within the integration environment, promoting efficiency and reliability. • Engage with cross-functional teams, including developers, data engineers, and business analysts, to ensure integrations align with business goals and objectives.
About the ProjectÂ
The Enterprise Integration Team is responsible for designing, building, and supporting integrations between on-premises and cloud-based enterprise applications, utilising Microsoft Azure tools such as Azure APIM, Azure Service Bus and Azure Data Factory. The team provides ongoing support, performance monitoring and troubleshooting, while also collaborating with other software development teams to design and build APIs and data pipelines supporting multiple modernisation projects. Additionally, the team works with Master Data Management (MDM) and Identity and Access Management (IDAM) to ensure data integrity and security, streamlining data flow and enhancing productivity across the agency.
Mandatory: • Proven experience as a Systems Analyst, preferably in an enterprise integration or data-focused role. • Proficiency in data analysis and data modelling concepts. • Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. • Effective communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable: • Dot points referring to desirable selection criteria • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure tools and services. • Knowledge of integration patterns and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).