Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities)
Strong experience in Oracle Intelligent Advisor (IA) environments, including rulebase versioning, project configuration, and deployment best practices.
Proven capability in managing platform and integration changes across Azure, WebLogic, and API Management layers.
In-depth understanding of secure, scalable, and auditable release processes in enterprise environments.
Familiarity with ITIL-aligned change and release management processes, including CAB coordination and risk assessment.
Deep appreciation for accessibility, compliance (e.g., GDS, WCAG, GDPR), and data governance.
Hands‑on experience working in Agile and WAgile delivery models with cross‑functional teams.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field.
- Manage versioning of OPM projects, rulebase dependencies, and environment‑specific configurations (adapters, connections, integrations).
- Proven ability to oversee deployment processes, release scheduling, and change control specific to IA across development, test, and production environments.
- Experience in managing business change and user adoption for IA solutions, including stakeholder engagement, training, and support for non‑technical users.
- Strong background in managing Oracle IA upgrades and security patching release cycles.
- Experience in cross‑team coordination and managing consistency and data integrity across internal delivery teams.
- Demonstrable experience in delivering and supporting end‑to‑end Oracle Intelligent Advisor (IA) solutions.
- Expertise in IA rulebase development, including modular design and performance optimization for scalability and security.
- Proficiency in building and maintaining complex IA rulesets and handling large data volumes (structured and unstructured).
- Strong background in IA integration with third‑party systems (e.g., SharePoint, Dynamics 365).
- Experience in securing IA APIs for integration with third‑party authentication systems, leveraging tools like Microsoft Azure API Management.
- Proven experience with IA deployment on Azure RedHat Linux and managing WebLogic clusters.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services supporting IA deployments (e.g., Azure SQL, storage accounts).
- Experience managing Oracle IA upgrades, security patching, and configuration management in a managed service environment.
- Understanding of IA data environments, including ingestion, storage (Azure SQL, storage accounts), data governance, and integration with analytics tools.
- Experience with metadata management and handling various data types.
- Direct experience applying Agile and WAgile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to IA delivery, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
- Strong focus on User‑Centred Design, ensuring accessibility and usability using tools like SortSite, JAWS, and Dragon.
- Thorough understanding of scope, risk, timeline, and compliance with standards such as GDS, accessibility, and data protection.
- Security Clearance: Must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements.
- Work Environment: Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, often engaging with other internal delivery teams.
- Availability for work from the office in Leicester and client visits (1‑2 days/week) in Coventry, Sheffield, or Manchester.
Other Key Skills
- Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Good communication skills
- A thorough approach and self‑starter
- Focus on quality and delivery
- Working together in teams
- Leadership and effective decision making
- Flexible attitude
- Excellent customer service