IT Business Application Functional Analyst

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an IT Business Application Functional Analyst who will support various business applications, enhance existing processes, and provide technical expertise in a diverse environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to key projects in Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors while promoting a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private healthcare access

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of Engineering methodologies.
• Expertise in installation and configuration of business applications.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and administration of business applications.
• Analyze business requirements and design solutions.
• Provide professional advice to support business queries.

Skills

Expertise in business applications

Installation and configuration

SQL / Oracle Database awareness

Advanced Excel Knowledge

Java development

REST/SOAP Web Services

Web services and system integrations

Tools

Oracle Forms Application

AIX System Administration

Unix Script Maintenance

Job description

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an IT Business Application Functional Analyst. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

The role entails the deployment, technical administration and support of a wide variety of Business Applications, including engineering tools and other business applications.

What you will do as an IT Business Application Functional Analyst

• Be an expert in business applications with a good understanding of installation and configuration in the wider Engineering environment and other functional disciplines, including offerings from a wide range of product vendors such as IBM, Dassault, Siemens & Mentor
• Operate as the subject matter expert, providing professional advice and making recommendations to support business queries and requirements definition
• For assigned business applications, self-sufficiently design and develop business process enhancing solutions using preferred tools.
• Support established in-house developed solutions.
• Provide advice on application configuration procedures and guidelines.
• Add value to existing business processes and procedures by directly improving or highlighting opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with the business to analyse requirements.
• Understand the business requirements and translate it into solution framework / architecture.
• Obtain acceptance for all deliverables from the business.
• Provide support for migration projects as and when required.
• Deliver early life support for new solutions.
• Work with business experts and technical resources to facilitate incident & problem resolution.
• Ensure effective communication with business and project stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external standards for all solutions.

What we need from you

• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision.
• Have sound understanding of Engineering methodologies including system integrations, web services and windows server management
• Be an expert in business applications with a good understanding of installation and configuration of the following;
• o Oracle Forms Application
• o AIX System Administration
• o Unix Script Maintenance
• ASP – Active Server Pages
• o Java development (Spring framework MVC preferred)
• o Java Server Pages (JSP) & JavaScript (JS)
• o REST/SOAP Web Services
• o SQL / Oracle Database awareness
• Advanced Excel Knowledge
• Windows Application Packaging
• Application Packaging

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid