Senior Integration Specialist

Working as part of the Finance Transformation Programme, the integration Specialist will be based in the Information Services group of the University, who are tasked with the effective delivery of IT services to support the Collegiate University. They will work as part of a team responsible for the integration and development of critical business systems, working closely with colleagues within IT services, and the Integrations workstream lead, to deliver a package of changes.

The Role

Pivotal in developing integrations from legacy systems to the current and future Finance system (Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion). You will develop and define the integration build, accept software modules from software developers, and produces builds for loading onto the target environment. You will produce integration test specifications and conducts tests, recording details of any failures and carrying out fault diagnosis.

You will adopt and adapt appropriate systems design methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches, and ensures they are applied effectively. You will make recommendations and assesses and manages associated risks. Reviews others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology.

There will be the responsibility to ensure the system design balances functional and non-functional requirements. Creates and contributes to development of systems design policies and standards and selection of architecture components.

Your Skills

You will be able to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic approach to integrations with the ability to adapt to meet the delivery needs. You will have experience in leading successful technical change in operational and project settings using various methodologies alongside expert knowledge in system design and integration and expert knowledge of building complex system integrations

Alongside these you will possess:

• Excellent planning for short, medium and long term using MS Projects
• Understanding of ERP (preferably Oracle Financials)
• The ability to share technical knowledge and skills to increase the available pool of skilled staff
• Expertise in several relevant programming languages used in the development of enterprise systems
• Highly proactive, persuasive, and enthusiastic

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Funding for this post is available for 2 years.

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

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Garry Browne, Functional Analyst or Douglas Youngson, Senior Systems Developer at douglas.youngson@uis.cam.ac.uk and garry.browne@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Interview date: 21st October 2024

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