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Job Title: Database Administrator

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This position will supervise the definition, design, analysis, usage and maintenance of bureau database(s).

The applicant should have the following qualifications/knowledge/experience:

Essential

DBA/DBMS 3-5 years experience

SQL experience 3-5 years experience

Structured programming experience – C++ preferrable

Exposure to set up and use of DBA monitoring tools

Desirable

DBA Certification

DBA IBM DB2 UDB

DBA Microsoft SQL Server

Experience of DB on Microsoft Platform

Stored procedures experience

REXX script language experience

Personality Traits/work ethics

Essential - Reliable, Quality Orientated, Fact Finding, Specialist Knowledge, Problem Solving, Analytical

Desirable - Organized, Results Driven, Customer focused, Team player, Good Communicator, Tough Minded and a Self Starter

This successful applicant must be available to work after hours where required to do so. He/she must be able to cope with stress

Please note that a candidate will be placed in accordance with Experian's Employment Equity Policy.

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Job Title: Developer

Contact Person: Natasha Huckfield

Main Tasks

• Responsible for the delivery of solution, by way of code that addresses the stated requirement and adheres to structural and performance standards.
• Responsible for the support of deployed applications, as they manifest in the Production environment.
• Responsible for effective task management within the auspices of defined objectives and according to management reporting line.
• Responsible for effective communication within the auspices of defined objectives and according to management reporting line.
• Responsible for the adherence to SDLC policy and process.
• Mo dular contribution for the identification and generation of recommendation where personal development is indicated or desired

The applicant should have the following Skills/knowledge/experience:

•  Minimum 3 years programming experience, of which a minimum of 2 years proven experience with MS Visual C++ (vs5 upwards.)

•  Minimum 2 years programming experience with SQL and OBDC

•  Minimum 1 year programming experience with OO practices

•  Minimum 1 year Windows Threading experience

•  Minimum 1 year Windows Messaging experience

•  Minimum 1 year MFC experience

•  Experience required in 1 out of the 5 areas described

• Minimum 1 year programming experience with COM and/or COM+
• Minimum 1 year programming experience with TCP/IP and Sockets
• Minimum 1 year programming experience with DB2 vs7+
• Minimum 1 year working knowledge of APPC programming
• Minimum 1 year working knowledge of Html/XML/PHP

•  Minimum 1 year working exposure on a OLTP production environment

•  Good knowledge of Microsoft O/S

•  Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

•  Good analytical and diagnostic skills

•  Good communication skills

•  An innovative and inquisitive mind focused on addressing and solving problems

•  An interest an understanding of new technologies

•  Good customer services skills

•  Time management

•  Code planning and organization skills

•  Continual awareness of technical security threats

Qualification

•  IT Diplomas or Degree

This successful applicant should be equally at ease working in a team, or independently, you must be able to organize and communicate effectively – in written and verbal form.

Placement decisions will be made in accordance with Experian's Employment Equity Policy. Interested persons to forward your C.V. and/or questions to Natasha Huckfield.

Job Title: External Systems Leader (Network Manager)

Contact Person: Natasha Huckfield

Technical resource within Experian SA primarily responsible for day to day operations of external systems. Main responsibilities include:

• Leading the External Systems Team (technical perspective)
• Server and System support on Hardware and Software level
• LAN and WAN support on Hardware and Software level
• Ensuring optimal uptime and security of LAN and WAN environments
• Maintaining backup systems in terms of backup and restore procedures and Disaster Recovery Procedures
• External client liaison

Objectives:

• Troubleshooting of the LAN and WAN environments
• Resolves problems relating to the operation of the networks
• Provides pro-active actions in order to optimize the running of the LAN and WAN environment
• Ensures that security procedures and policies are implemented and enforced
• Oversees the running, maintenance and monitoring of Antivirus, Intrusion Detection and Firewall software and related protective measures.
• Oversees the maintenance and monitoring of backup software. Ensures that backups and restores are carried out according to procedures
• Ensure adequate change control and implementation processes are agreed and documented, and responsibility for such processes
• Lead and develop team of Network Specialists (from a technical perspective) in conjunction with the Infrastructure Manager
• Ensure identification of data processing problems and hardware/software problems by constant monitoring
• Maintain adequate capacity of network connections in support of company expansion
• Test and recommend hardware and software for company use to ensure that systems meet the future requirements of the end users
• Provide timely and accurate communication to users and management of system status including notice of scheduled downtime, network problems such as degradation of service and involvement and progress on projects
• Monitor network stability and performance
• Provide network management and traffic analysis reports on a weekly basis
• The applicant should have the following qualifications/knowledge/experience:
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2000 / 2003
• 4-5 years support in a LAN environment
• 3 years support in a WAN environment
• 1-2 years management experience
• In depth knowledge of network concepts, architectures and protocols (specifically Ethernet, TCP/IP, segmentation, VLANs and routing)
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication skills
• An innovative and inquisitive mind focused on addressing and solving problems should they arise
• Adaptable to new technologies
• Full awareness of SLA 's
• Excellent customer services skills
• Time management
• Planning and organization skills
• Full awareness of security issues

This successful applicant will be a quick learner, who thrives on meeting and exceeding quality standards. This position requires effective communication and responsiveness. The person will need to be extremely resilient to cope in this stressful role.

Interested persons to forward your C.V. and/or questions to Natasha Huckfield.

Job Title: Internal Developer (Developer/Analyst Programmer)

Contact Person: Natasha Huckfield

This person will report to the IT Shared Services Manager and will share responsibilities for supporting as well and developing applications with relation to internal system automation and collaboration, in accordance with internal & external expectations and service level agreements.

The applicant should have the following qualifications/knowledge/experience:

Essential

• Visual Studio .NET (2003 upwards) – 3 – 4 years minimum experience
• Solid Microsoft product integration experience
• XML, Html, experience in writing internet active applications (18 months)
• IT diploma

Desirable

• Proven track record in integrating diverse systems to simplify processes and workflow
• Working knowledge of SQL and ODBC
• IT Degree (desirable only)

Personality Traits/work ethics

Essential - Reliable, Quality Orientated, Fact Finding, Specialist Knowledge, Problem Solving

Desirable - Organized, Results Driven, Customer focused, Team worker

This successful applicant should have g ood written & verbal communication skills. The person is expected to have a p roven track record for quality and timeous delivery of product. He/she should have the ability to make sound decisions and produce consistent results under pressure.

Please note that a candidate will be placed in accordance with Experian's Employment Equity Policy.

Interested persons to forward your C.V. and/or questions to Natasha Huckfield.

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Fraud Team Leader / Consultant:

Experian Decision Analytics is a world-class information solutions provider.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fraud solution professional to lead our South African initiatives. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Experian Decision Analytics in South Africa , the successful applicant will be responsible for the commercial success of EDA's fraud prevention business.

The primary focus will be on the launch and sales into financial services and telecommunications sectors. To achieve this you need to be capable of leading sales, delivery and consulting teams. You will support the sales cycle providing fraud expertise and guidance directly to our clients including bids and proposals etc. Working with the delivery teams, you will ensure that solutions meet and exceed client's requirements and expectations.

The successful candidate will need to influence at all levels and combine commercial and communication skills to gain credibility both internally and externally. Drive and personal commitment are needed to ensure key resources are mobilised across the Experian network.

International travel will be required.

The ideal candidate will have some or all of the following:

• A minimum of 5 years' fraud prevention experience with a strong record of achievement in developing or using fraud prevention technologies typically gained in the financial services or telecommunications environment
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge in the application of risk/fraud solutions is essential, with an emphasis on the business rather than technical knowledge.
• Well organised with project management know-how-management experience of internal and external client relationships
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, together with a 'whatever it takes attitude' with a hands-on and team approach
• Strong leadership and people skills
• Crucially, the successful candidate will have experience within a growing environment

This is an exciting role for the right person who will be looking to grow the organisation to recruit, lead and develop people to sustain that growth.

Job Title : Senior Consultant Tallyman

To provide pre & post sales consultancy services which significantly contribute towards the successful sale and implementation of the Tallyman software solution.

Through the provision of consultancy, determine the clients' debt management solution requirements by creation of a solution design based on the core Tallyman solution, ensuring the relationship with the client is productive, professional and mutually beneficial.

Reporting to the Consultancy Manager in the UK and the Local senior management in the country of residence you will ensure that consultancy is delivered to schedule and meet quality standards

Key responsibilities:

• Primary role to design business solutions to client's problems in the debt management / collections arena, using Tallyman core solutions
• Manage Consultancy Client Relationships
• Be the solution design authority for the solution to meeting the business and technical needs of the client
• Delivery of Tallyman Best Practice
• Conduct complex consultancy projects to time and budget to ensure that the client make best use of the product, either directly or by giving technical direction to sales/account managers.
• Configuration of software to implement initial solution design and on-going consultancy support
• Conduct business reviews to define customer requirements.
• Present proposals for complex solutions, including recommendations and benefits.
• Provide pre-sales support inc. demos to Tallyman prospects to demonstrate functionally, USP's and deal with functional and technical questions

You will have:

• Degree level or commercial equivalent
• Knowledge of Collections and Finance Industry
• Excellent client facing skills
• Advanced consulting skills
• Ability to communicate with people at Board/Senior levels
• Pre-sales demonstration capability
• Technical knowledge
• Broad commercial experience
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in writing reports and presenting technical work.
• Experience of applying formal methodologies

Please forward your applications including your CV via email to Jochen.Gaertner@uk.experian.com .

Job Title : Technical Consultant (Consulting Developer)

Contact Person : Natasha Huckfield

The successful applicant will be responsible for technical consultancy and development on low to medium complexity delivery projects for all technical elements for selected products in the EDA product set.

The applicant should have the following qualifications/knowledge/skills:

Qualifications

• Computer Science/ Information Technology 3-year diploma or degree, or
• Electronic Engineering 3-year diploma or degree, or
• Relevant technical/ software development experience, to be determined as appropriate

Knowledge

Skills and Experience

At least 4 years experience in:

• Complex technical software configuration and implementation into various client hardware/ software environments
• Technical software interface and architecture design
• Software development for software interface development (C/C++, Visual C++, Visual C#, Java, COBOL, JCL, XML)
• Building productive relationships with customers and colleagues i.e. Sales, Pre-Sales Consultancy, Delivery, Support and Product Management
• Sales support, ability to answer technical questions and satisfy clients of the technical solution fit
• Consultancy, able to elicit the key drivers and requirements from the client and recommend the best solution for standard solutions
• Post-implementation support, ability to provide relevant information, and solve technical issues in a pressured environment

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals. Interested persons to forward your C.V. and/or questions to Natasha Huckfield.

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Job Title: Solutions Analyst (Business Analyst)

Contact Person: Natasha Huckfield

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Solutions build, software and/or scoring
• Impact analysis of changes
• Unit and systems testing
• Day-to-day project and client support
• Problem solving and innovation
• Sales support as and when required

The applicant should have the following qualifications/knowledge/experience:

Technical Experience

Knowledge

• Can successfully spec and configure a minimum of two EDA products, particularly Transact SM, Probe SM and/or Reporting Studio
• Solutions delivery to meet specification and client expectations
• Standard EDA software configuration and implementation process
• Knows the steps that must be taken to investigate and/or correct systems/data problems
• Knowledge of the EDA product range to assist client in testing of new solutions

Experience

• Experience of risk management products
• Experience of working in a financial services environment
• Proven experience of previous deliveries of EDA products and services
• Good understanding of and ability to maintain relationship with EDA EMEAI support structures
• Able to write, and gain sign-off for, product delivery specifications
• Creation and maintenance of project documentation

General Experience

• Good customer management skills
• Planning and time management skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Able to coach and mentor more junior team members

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals.

Interested persons to forward your C.V. and/or questions to Natasha Huckfield.

Job Title: Solutions Analyst - Fraud (Business Analyst)

Contact Person: Natasha Huckfield

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Solutions build, software and/or scoring
• Impact analysis of changes
• Unit and systems testing
• Day-to-day project and client support
• Problem solving and innovation
• Sales support as and when required

The applicant should have the following qualifications/knowledge/experience:

Technical Experience

Knowledge

• Can successfully specify and configure solutions
• Solutions delivery to meet specification and client expectations
• Knows the steps that must be taken to investigate and/or correct systems/data problems

Experience

• Experience of fraud or risk management products
• Experience of working in a financial services environment
• Proven experience of previous deliveries of EDA products and services
• Good understanding of and ability to maintain relationship with EDA EMEAI support structures
• Able to write, and gain sign-off for, product delivery specifications
• Creation and maintenance of project documentation

General Experience

• Good customer management skills
• Planning and time management skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Able to coach and mentor more junior team members

Advantageous Skills

• Knowledge of fraud
• Oracle DBMS
• SQL knowledge

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals. Interested persons to forward your C.V. and/or questions to Natasha Huckfield

004316 - Senior Product Manager

• Good client management skills

Based - Nottingham , UK
Grade C

A vacancy of Senior product Manager exists within our Global Product Management function to design and manage a new suite of analytical software components within an integrated decisioning and analytical platform.

The creation of this key role recognises the need for an innovative and enthusiastic expert to drive our model development and strategic reporting components from ideas through to production and the importance that these components play in our strategic plan.

The Global Product Management department forms a key part of our Global Technology Group and is responsible for the design and management of leading edge software tools that transform powerful analytics into business decisions.

Responsibilities include:

• To manage the entire lifecycle of specific EDA components to ensure commercial growth, managing the production of appropriate supporting collateral
• To forge and manage virtual teams both within the Product Management group and across the wider EDA business to ensure achievement of objectives
• To work alongside our Solutions leaders to ensure business fit and to fully exploit component capabilities
• To promote the component set within EDA and to the industry and to support regional and global teams in selling out products and services

Our current product range helps to generate EDA revenues exceeding $200m per year.

The successful candidate:

• Ideally a graduate in a relevant subject
• Seasoned professional with experience in a relevant discipline (preferably Banking or Consumer Credit)
• Good breadth of knowledge including scoring and monitoring credit portfolio performance
• Detailed knowledge of how decision support tools deliver business benefit to organisations
• Capable of developing new ideas from design, through development and into production
• Strong commercial acumen
• Highly motivated and self-starting
• Excellent presentation skills, capable of presenting at industry conferences and at board level
• Ability to write business proposals and requirements specifications
• Good understanding of software development processes
• Good influencing skills
• Team working and relationship management skills
• Good consultancy skills

Click here to apply.