Senior Application Specialist (Fixed Term)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Application Specialist to join the Integration and Reporting team. This role is focussed on Integration, supporting several transformation programmes that are introducing new enterprise systems.

Located within University Information Services (UIS), the team provides Integration and Reporting platforms for the University's critical ERP systems handling administrative data across HR, Finance, Research, Student and Teaching & Learning.

Working on operational and project activities, you will assist the development and maintenance of integrations in support of strategic initiatives, whilst improving efficiency and reducing technical debt. You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of systems integration approaches and associated technologies, providing a high level of support to our customers.

Your activities will be varied, working closely with IT and business colleagues to deliver key programme activities.

What you will be doing:

• Working in a multi-disciplinary team to review requirements, develop specifications and design effective solutions.
• Be a technical subject matter expert in our (SaaS) business systems integrations, including knowledge transfer to/from others inside and outside the team.
• Take responsibility for the implementation, development and support of integrations in operational and project settings.
• Review and migrate code, including analysis of both application and integration platform changes.
• Monitor performance and other operational aspects of the integrations, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve any issues or suggest enhancements.
• Collaborate with the service desk to investigate any reported incidents, resolve and advise users where appropriate.

What you will bring:

• Integration design and development.
• Experience in relational & NoSQL database design, and system design.
• Ability to learn new skills independently and proactively.
• Understand system and software specifications and choose appropriate designs.
• Produce simple, reusable architectures.
• Debug complex problems effectively, including in new unexplored applications.
• Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion.
• Knowledge of data and system security.
• Experience providing 2nd/3rd line support.
• Experience of coordinating technical change.
• Strong planning and communication skills.

It would be great if you had knowledge of:

• Microsoft Azure Integration Services and Azure DevOps.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Fusion applications, and Integration Cloud.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) and a security check.

We welcome applications from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.