Application Specialist IFS

Job Description

My client is looking for several Application Specialists to join them to support the application and technology stack across the N &ES Business Unit throughout the application lifecycle. Prior experience with IFS updates, specifically Apps 7 -10, is advantageous.Role: Application Specialist - IFSPay: £300 - £400 per day (LTD Co.)Contract: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 6 months contract Job Description· Management of the transition of applications into the production environment. Ensure all changes are tested, documented and version controlled.· Working with the Central IT function for the creation and management of the Application Development environments and libraries.· Support the management and delivery of applications and configuration of the relevant installations to ensure continuous service.· Provide a Release Management role for the promotion of application development code and configuration versions between environments.· Responsibility for process and procedures to ensure document configuration management, modification management, build management, version controls, and gate review documentation are adhered to.· Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for applications. Resolution of issues to a permanent fix · Implementation of minor changes and new interfaces · Manage the acceptance and support of applications developed by third party companies.· Perform documentation reviews and publish applications into the appropriate environment · Provide SME input to ensure applications are optimised and monitored for availability, capacity, and performance.Key Technical Skills / Experience:· Good knowledge of IFS 7 SP3.5 – Centura/IEE ERP Application Suite including:o Centura cliento IEE & Web Portals: Foundationo Service Managemento Financialso Call Centreo Document Managemento Projecto HRo Mobileo Distributiono Procuremento Time Management· Good knowledge of Programming Languages, Libraries & DBMS including.o Oracle Application Express (APEX)o PL/SQL, SQL (Oracle/T-SQL/ANSI), C#, ASP.NET, ASP, VB 6.0, WinForms, WPF, HTML, CSS, XML, XLS, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, jQueryo Oracle (8i-11g), MS SQL Server, Java (Oracle JVM)· Good knowledge of Tools, Applications & principles including:o PL/SQL Developer, Oracle SQL Developer, Visual Studio 6 - 2013, SSMS, SSRS, Client-Server, Agile· Worked in a challenging and complex organisation and demonstrable experience of supporting business and technical change · Ability to deal with and manage conflict whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups · Resolution of technical application issues and problems with the operational teams· Experience of working with / through problems and issues to meet agreed SLAs · Managing the resolution queue of IT software application issues and problems through a Service Desk platform· Understanding the alignment between technical applications and business requirementsTo be considered for this role, you must be willing to undergo SC vetting (Current SC desirable)If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.“Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!”