Analyst/ Programmer - Golf Holdings Ltd

Analyst/ Programmer - Golf Holdings Ltd
Reports to: IT Manager
Department: IT
Site: Head Office
Golf Holdings Ltd is seeking a motivated Analyst/Programmer to join our IT team. You’ll play a key role in supporting and developing business-critical systems that underpin our retail, hospitality and wholesale operations.
Our core systems run on the highly reliable IBM i platform (formerly AS400/iSeries), with bespoke applications developed in RPG. The hardware is used by over 150,000 global companies including approximately 16,000 banks and is renowned for stability, security and scalability. While RPG experience is beneficial, we welcome candidates with strong programming ability and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided as required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills in a stable, business-focused IT environment.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and enhance existing bespoke business applications
Support retail, hospitality, wholesale and ERP/finance systems
Contribute to digital forensics activities when required
Perform database maintenance and system monitoring
Provide technical support to users (remote and on-site)
Any other duties relevant and related to this post
Educational qualifications
Educated to third level education
About you
Essential skills and experience:
Experience in testing data, programs, and processes
Ability to adapt and use new technologies
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
RPG programming experience
Software troubleshooting experience
Warehousing / Retail / EPOS software familiarities
ERP & Finance systems experience
Solid understanding of network architectures and protocols
Windows Server experience
Personal Qualities
A proven ability to communicate with users at all levels in an organisation
Work unsupervised, prioritising work based on business impact
‘Can-do’ attitude with a determination to see the job through to resolution
Customer focused and approachable
Excellent team player and good analytical thinker
Main Points of Contact – internal and external
Internal contacts covering all areas of business dealing with IT
External software suppliers eg. EPOS, ERP
IT network support suppliers
Other relevant information
Current driver’s licence
Office based (Belfast)
Core hours of work will be 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday with some degree of flexibility required
Annual leave cover must be co-ordinated between other members of the IT Department
What we offer
Full training in RPG and IBM i systems
Exposure to a wide range of business technologies
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to develop and grow your IT career
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About this role
Office based (Belfast)
Core hours of work will be 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday with some degree of flexibility required.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Educated to third level education
- Experience in testing data, programs, and processes
- Ability to adapt and use new technologies
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A proven ability to communicate with users at all levels in an organisation
- Work unsupervised, prioritising work based on business impact
- ‘Can-do’ attitude with a determination to see the job through to resolution
- Customer focused and approachable
- Excellent team player and good analytical thinker
Desired criteria
- RPG programming experience
- Software troubleshooting experience
- Warehousing / Retail / EPOS software familiarities
- ERP & Finance systems experience
- Solid understanding of network architectures and protocols
- Windows Server experience

