Principal Application Integration Specialist (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The University of Cambridge's Information Services is looking for is looking for a highly talented Principal Application Integration Specialist to help develop and maintain our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Financials Application and develop integrations from legacy systems to the current and future Finance system (Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion).  

You will work as part of a team responsible for the maintenance and development of this critical system. The role involves providing ongoing support and development of a broad range of Oracle technologies. You will develop and define the integration build, accept software modules from software developers, and produce builds for loading onto the target environment.

You will make recommendations and assess and manage associated risks. You will also review others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology.

You will be expected to lead more junior Oracle Development resources and provide all aspects of technical systems support.

You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, being able to demonstrate an ability to develop other colleagues.

Providing Development and Technical skills in all areas of Oracle technology including, but not restricted to, the following:

• Resolution of technical incidents/problems/RFCs:
• PL/SQL code
• Open Interfaces work and API's for updating data in EBS
• Integration of new reports, concurrent jobs, etc. in EBS
•  Interface or report investigate / issue understanding
• Implementing best practice security features in code
• Assessing and delivering new developments
• Creating/updating relevant technical documentation
• Involvement in testing of fixes and enhancements
• Liaising internally with Functional and DBA teams
• Liaising with Oracle Support
• Additional knowledge of ODI, BICC, OIC and Azure an advantage

Your profile

• Strong Oracle Technology background with at least 5 years' experience of Oracle development
• Expert knowledge of the following applied within multiple relevant functional/business domains:
• Systems analysis: requirements definition and management, user experience, and change management.
• Application Design and support: deep expertise in process analysis, application functionality/configuration, data analysis, incident/problem management and business intelligence/reporting.
• 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.
• Ability to develop and maintain their own knowledge in their field.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.

A track record of:

• Contributing to the development of strategic functional plans which deliver institutional wide change.
• Sharing technical/ functional knowledge and skills.
• Shaping, as relevant, policy, strategy and practise in their area.
• Expertise in the applications and technologies utilised within the Finance domain. 
• Experience of leadership and management of functional staff.
• Degree/postgraduate level education/ level 7 vocational qualification or equivalent experience.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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