Systems Analyst (Java)

Primary skills

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of JAVA application architecture.

• Experience with system integration in a banking or financial services environment.

• Knowledge of APIs, middleware, Rest API, Open API, SOAP API, MQ, XML/JSON, and SQL.

• Understanding of banking transaction flows and real-time/batch processing.

• Coordination & Communication

• Proven experience working with upstream and downstream system teams to ensure smooth integration.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Domain & Methodology

• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile, and/or DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of payment systems, core banking applications, or channels integration is a plus.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a System Analyst or Integration Analyst in a banking environment.

• Prior experience in large-scale integration projects involving multiple systems is highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced banking environment.

• Skilled in documentation of integration specifications, interface contracts, and data mapping.

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional teamwork abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Analysis & Gathering

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand and document business and technical requirements for system integration.

• Analyse current system interfaces and integration points with upstream and downstream systems.

• System Integration

• Work closely with JAVA application development teams to ensure integration requirements are met.

• Coordinate interface development, mapping, and data transformation between multiple banking systems.

• Assist in API and middleware integration involving REST/SOAP services, MQ, or other message queues.

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between the JAVA application team and upstream/downstream system owners.

• Ensure timely communication of integration requirements, changes, and issue resolutions.

• Testing & Quality Assurance

• Support integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect triage processes.

• Develop integration test plans, test cases, and validation scripts.

• Production Support

• Participate in the cutover planning, implementation, and post-go-live support.

• Ensure all integration points are stable and perform as expected.