System Analyst (ERP Focused)
Damansara Uptown , Selangor
|Onsite
|Direct hire
Damansara Uptown, Selangor
|Onsite
|Direct hire
Job ID 8033|Posted Jan 20, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.
Job summary
The System Analyst (Technical) is responsible for managing, analyzing, and governing the company’s ERP system and related applications. This role requires a strong programming background and technical depth to analyze system behavior, review outsourced code, validate technical solutions, and ensure ERP enhancements are designed, built, and delivered correctly.
The role works closely with PMO, business stakeholders, and outsourced technical teams, acting as a technical gatekeeper to protect system stability, data integrity, and delivery quality.
Job Responsibilities
Technical Background (Mandatory)
Job summary
The System Analyst (Technical) is responsible for managing, analyzing, and governing the company’s ERP system and related applications. This role requires a strong programming background and technical depth to analyze system behavior, review outsourced code, validate technical solutions, and ensure ERP enhancements are designed, built, and delivered correctly.
The role works closely with PMO, business stakeholders, and outsourced technical teams, acting as a technical gatekeeper to protect system stability, data integrity, and delivery quality.
Job Responsibilities
- Technical System Analysis & Governance
- Analyse ERP and application system behaviour at both functional and technical levels.
- Review and validate technical designs, code logic, and architecture proposed by outsourced vendors.
- Perform technical impact analysis for system changes and enhancements.
- Identify root causes of system issues (code, integration, data, or design-related).
- ERP Ownership & Change Control
- Act as the primary technical owner for ERP-related changes.
- Ensure ERP enhancements are properly scoped, documented, approved, tested, and deployed.
- Prevent uncontrolled customization and ensure long-term system maintainability.
- Support production issues and critical incidents with hands-on technical analysis when required.
- Programming & Technical Review
- Review and understand backend code written in C# / .NET Core.
- Understand frontend logic and integration flow in Angular.
- Support troubleshooting by reading logs, analysing SQL queries, and validating API interactions.
- Perform limited hands-on coding, debugging, or proof-of-concept work when necessary.
- PMO & Project Collaboration
- Work closely with PMO on ERP and application-related projects.
- Support effort estimation, technical feasibility assessment, and delivery planning.
- Participate in UAT planning, go-live readiness, and post-implementation review.
- Ensure technical risks, dependencies, and constraints are communicated clearly
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with outsourced technical teams and system integrators.
- Challenge vendor proposals, timelines, and technical solutions when required.
- Ensure quality of deliverables including code, documentation, testing evidence, and handover.
- Communicate technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Other ad hoc tasks that could be assigned from time to time
Technical Background (Mandatory)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5–8 years of experience, including:
- 2–4 years as a software developer / programmer
- Subsequent experience as System Analyst / Technical Analyst / Technical Lead
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- C# / .NET Core
- Angular
- SQL and relational database
- Experience with API-based system integration.
- System Analyst & Professional Skills
- Strong system thinking and analytical capability.
- Experience in requirement analysis, technical documentation, and impact assessment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and business process flow.
- Experience working with outsourced vendors and PMO environments.
- Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities.
- Able to take initiative and proactive at work, multitask and be committed in meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and a good team player when needed.
- Good in communication skills and able to maintain good relationship with all levels of people.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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