IFS System Admin & Development Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company seeks an IFS System Admin & Development Analyst to support the technical aspects of the IFS solution. This role promises growth, offering opportunities to lead projects while maintaining system standards and collaborating with business stakeholders.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a global organisation

Opportunity for clearly defined career progression

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of PL/SQL language.
• Good knowledge of Oracle database administration.
• Ability to convey technical solutions to non-IT staff.

Responsibilities

• Development of custom technical solutions within the ERP system.
• Support System Admin & Development Lead in daily activities.
• Review developments for quality and consistency.

Skills

PL/SQL

Oracle Database Administration

General IT Systems

Logical Approach

Technical Skills Development

Ability to Travel Internationally

Collaboration and Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Computing Degree or Equivalent

Tools

IFS ERP

Linux

Oracle OCI

Job description

• Opportunity to join a global organisation
• Opportunity for clearly defined career progression

About Our Client

Global Engineering Plc

Job Description

This Global Engineering Plc are looking for an IFS System Admin & Development Analyst to support the Lead Analyst in the 'day to day' technical aspects of the IFS solution. The role will grow over time as you learn the duties and responsibilities, with a long-term possibility of taking over the leadership of this area of IFS. You will be part of a global ERP team supporting, designing & implementing new functionality to meet global requirements of the markets and the businesses to enable the company to drive the benefits from the ERP solution and its surrounding processes.



You will be expected to ensure that all system administration, database and technical aspects of the IFS solution are maintained according to global standards and expectations of the business, that support is provided within the agreed service level targets and that solution improvements are managed to deliver the correct benefits to the business in line with expected priorities.



The role will encompass many aspects of IT proficiency including but not limited to; SQL solution coding, Data analysis, Technical feasibility studies, Database and process improvements and efficiencies, Report design and user administration. It will also involve close collaboration with external auditors, business end users, global functional leaders and senior management therefore the ability to convey technical solutions to non-IT staff is essential.



Key Responsibilities:

• Development of custom technical solutions to meet business needs within the ERP system.
• Support the System Admin & Development Lead in the various day-to-day activities and provide cover for them, where requested, during agreed periods and maintenance weekends.
• Maintenance of all reporting and documentation relating to the solution.
• Review of developments completed by other technical analysts for quality, consistency, integrity and security.
• Provide estimates for solution delivery both for yourself and other members of the team in accordance with agreed plans and communicate expected delivery dates to the business clearly and in line with agreed processes.
• Help to enforce the use of standard processes and practices by the solution team members, providing guidance and coaching where needed.
• Where appropriate, take the lead role in meetings with the business to help support and discuss improvements.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Good knowledge of PL/SQL language
• Good knowledge of Oracle database administration
• Good knowledge of General IT systems
• Proven logical / methodical approach to challenging scenarios
• A desire to learn and develop your technical skills
• A desire to help guide the designing and implementing business processes, systems or solutions
• Ability to travel internationally / Fluency in English
• Computing degree or equivalent relevant qualification (Desirable)
• Other computer language skills and wider knowledge (Desirable)
• Knowledge of IFS ERP or other ERP systems (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Linux (Desirable)
• Oracle OCI Experience (Desirable))
• Proven experience of working in a professional environment and working with non-IT business stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and communications skills including remote relationships.
• Actively learns and challenges self to achieve or exceed benchmark performance.
• Naturally pursues continuous improvement, open to new ideas and change.
• Delivers on commitments, manages expectations and takes responsibility.
• Good business acumen, able to relate and explain how IT contributes to business results.

The Successful Applicant

• Good knowledge of PL/SQL language
• Good knowledge of Oracle database administration
• Good knowledge of General IT systems
• Proven logical / methodical approach to challenging scenarios
• A desire to learn and develop your technical skills
• A desire to help guide the designing and implementing business processes, systems or solutions
• Ability to travel internationally / Fluency in English
• Computing degree or equivalent relevant qualification (Desirable)
• Other computer language skills and wider knowledge (Desirable)
• Knowledge of IFS ERP or other ERP systems (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Linux (Desirable)
• Oracle OCI Experience (Desirable))
• Proven experience of working in a professional environment and working with non-IT business stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and communications skills including remote relationships.
• Actively learns and challenges self to achieve or exceed benchmark performance.
• Naturally pursues continuous improvement, open to new ideas and change.
• Delivers on commitments, manages expectations and takes responsibility.
• Good business acumen, able to relate and explain how IT contributes to business results.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a global organisation

Opportunity for clearly defined career progression