Systems Development Manager

NILGOSC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Northern Ireland is seeking a motivated individual to enhance their pension administration team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining reporting technologies and automations, ensuring maximum efficiency in business information systems. You will work closely with the Head of IT to deliver insightful management reports and lead projects for new software implementation. With a supportive work environment and a commitment to equal opportunities, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the pension sector. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent service to its members and enjoy a rewarding career path.

Benefits

35 hour working week

Flexitime options

26 days annual leave

12 statutory days

2 wellbeing days

Free on-street parking

Generous pension and life cover

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in reporting and data visualization using SQL Server.
• Experience with business intelligence and management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reporting technologies and system automations.
• Deliver management reports and implement new pension administration software.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in IT related subject

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

SQL Server Management Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio

MS Excel

Altair pension administration system

Job description

NILGOSC is the largest pension fund in Northern Ireland and we are looking for a new member of staff to join the team and help us provide an excellent service to our members.

The Role:

Working closely with the Head of IT, the post holder will be primarily responsible for, and actively lead on, the development and maintenance of reporting technologies and system automations to extract maximum value from business information systems. To develop business intelligence and management information technologies and seek ways to maximise efficiencies through the use of system automations. Duties will include:

• The ongoing development of efficient processes, innovations and the creation of automations to enhance the functionality of the pensions administration platform, continually improving the level of service provided to stakeholders.
• The delivery of management reports and statistics as required by the Senior Management team, Chief Executive and Management Committee, using a suite of applications and the management of larger automation and reporting projects.
• The postholder will also be responsible for the implementation, testing and rollout of new pension administration software.

The Person:

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has a positive, can-do attitude. You will need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in an IT related subject.
• Two years’ experience in:
• Development of reports and data visualisation using Microsoft SQL Server, to include Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Working with business intelligence and management information systems.
• Working with data visualisation software and systems.
• Ability to development and maintain comprehensive understanding of the Altair pension administration system.
• Working with Microsoft Visual Studio to design and develop reports.
• Proficient in the use of the advances features of MS Excel.
• One year’s experience of managing, developing, motivating and training staff.
• Sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

What you get in return:

• 35 hour working week (Mon-Fri);
• Flexitime options;
• 26 days annual leave a year and 12 statutory days;
• 2 wellbeing days per year;
• Convenient location with ample free, on-street parking;
• Generous pension and life cover as a membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (NI).

For more details:

Please select the ‘apply now’ button below and visit our website where you will find full details on the role, including a Job Description, full criteria and monitoring form.

Interested?

If you would like to join us, please send us your CV along with a completed monitoring form.

Closing date:

Your CV, monitoring form and any supporting document must be returned by 10 am on Monday, 3 March 2025.

Please note that future vacancies may be filled from a waiting list, which will be held following this competition.

We do not require any assistance or CVs from agencies at this stage.

NILGOSC is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy and to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of religion, political opinion, gender, disability, racial group, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not you have dependants. However, as both employees with a disability, and males, are currently underrepresented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applicants from these groupings. All appointments will be made on merit.