Application Specialist

1 month ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Cambridge for an Application Specialist to contribute to the Student Systems team.

Located within University Information Services (UIS), the Student Systems Technical team is responsible for the maintenance and development of the University's critical ERP systems for handling student data.

Working on both operational support and project activities, you will assist with the development and maintenance of our student systems in support of strategic initiatives, while improving efficiency and reducing technical debt.

Your work will be varied and unique, and will involve working closely alongside other application specialists, database administrators, functional analysts, testers, and our stakeholders in a constantly changing environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • To be a technical subject matter expert in our student systems and integrations.
  • To assist with the implementation, development, and support of our student systems in operational and project settings.
  • To provide 2nd and 3rd line support activities, providing support to end users for complex technical problems.
  • To design and develop quality technical solutions in response to business requirements.
  • To review and migrate code, including the analysis of security patches and upgrades.
  • To work effectively with internal and external stakeholders through all stages of the software development lifecycle.
  • To contribute to our strategic aims of improving efficiency and reducing technical debt.

Main Skills & Experience

  • Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft applications, preferably Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2 / PeopleTools 8.59+.
  • Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft front-end/web development tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of database design, Oracle SQL, system design, performance tuning, and integration.
  • Experience of providing 2nd/3rd line support as part of an operational support team.
  • Experience of working at an operational level to deliver a technology change.
  • Experience of coaching and mentoring others.
  • Strong planning and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain own technical knowledge.
  • Degree/Postgraduate level education, Level 6 vocational qualification, or equivalent experience.
  • Values diversity and difference and encourages others to do the same, operating with integrity and openness.

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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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