Job Description
Location: Wembley, London
Contract: 6 months (Temp–ongoing expected)
Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (TBC)
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced NEC Housing Developer to support a significant and complex re-implementation programme of the NEC Housing system. This programme is central to delivering a markedly improved Housing service for tenants and leaseholders, enabling more collaborative and efficient working across Housing and wider Council services.The role plays a critical part in improving KPI, operational, and performance reporting, strengthening rent and service charge income collection, and supporting improved debt recovery. A key deliverable will be the incorporation of approximately 4,500 leasehold properties into NEC Housing, providing full visibility of leasehold data within the system for the first time.Key Responsibilities
* Support and contribute to system design workshops with stakeholders
* Configure and upgrade NEC Housing management system modules
* Develop and enhance solutions using Oracle databases and Oracle Apex
* Carry out SQL scripting and data analysis to support reporting and system performance
* Perform functional testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
* Support the enablement of Account Analytics functionality
* Reduce manual data duplication and improve data integrity across systems
* Deliver structured skills transfer to permanent Housing officers
Technical Skills & ExperienceEssential:
* Expert-level experience with SQL scripting and Oracle Databases
* Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Apex
* Proven experience configuring or upgrading NEC Housing management systems
* In-depth understanding of NEC Housing database structures and data models
* Experience with XML, JSON, SOAP, and REST integrations
Desirable:
* Java development experience
* Local authority or social housing experience
This is a specialist short-term engagement supporting a major implementation programme, with a strong focus on knowledge transfer to internal teams.