Senior Application Specialist (Fixed Term)
Join to apply for the Senior Application Specialist (Fixed Term) role at University/UIS. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the University for an experienced Senior Application Specialist to join the Business Systems team. This role focuses on integration, supporting transformation programmes that introduce new enterprise SaaS systems that transfer information between themselves and existing on-premise systems, using mechanisms from APIs to flat files. Located within University Information Services (UIS), the Business Systems team maintains and develops the University\'s critical ERP systems for handling administrative data across HR, Finance, Student and Teaching & Learning.
Working on both operational support and project activities, you will assist with the development and maintenance of business systems integrations in support of strategic initiatives, while improving efficiency and reducing technical debt. You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of systems integration approaches and related technologies, providing a high level of support to our customers. Your work will be varied and will involve close collaboration with other Application Specialists, Database Administrators, Functional Analysts, Testers and stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing
* Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to review requirements, develop specifications and design effective solutions.
* Be a technical subject matter expert in SaaS business systems integrations, including knowledge transfer to/from others inside and outside the team.
* Take responsibility for the implementation, development and support of our integrations in operational and project settings.
* Review and migrate code, including analysis of both application and integration platform changes and their impact on integrations.
* Monitor performance and other operational aspects of the integrations, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues or propose enhancements.
* Collaborate with relevant system helpdesks, investigate incidents, resolve issues and advise users where appropriate.
What You Will Bring
* Integration design and development.
* Experience in relational and NoSQL database design, MS SQL, system design, performance tuning and integration.
* Ability to learn new skills independently and proactively, with a commitment to technical excellence.
* Understand system and software specifications and choose appropriate designs to meet requirements.
* Produce simple, reusable architectures from complex problems.
* Debug complex problems effectively, including in new or unfamiliar applications.
* Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion, meeting deadlines in line with urgency.
* Knowledge of data and system security.
* Experience of providing 2nd/3rd line support as part of an operational support team.
* Experience coordinating technical change in operational and project settings.
* Strong planning and communication skills.
It Would Be Great If You Had Knowledge Of
* Microsoft Azure Integration Services.
* Azure DevOps functionality.
* Oracle Fusion application integration functionality (e.g. API, BICC, HDL).
* Oracle Fusion application environment management (e.g. refreshes).
* Oracle Visual Builder application development.
* Oracle Integration Cloud.
* Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Upon offer, the successful candidate will undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records) check and a security check.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates for secondment, and from individuals seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background as they are under-represented in our department.
Please quote reference VC47228 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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