Oracle EBS Lead Technical Specialist

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About the Role

Base Location: Havant

Salary: £62,324 - £71,370+ a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSE IT is looking for a highly self-motivated individual to fill the role of Oracle EBS Lead Technical Specialist. The successful applicant will be working as part of the Corporate Solutions Delivery and Support Group. This is a challenging role, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and versatile individual to help us on our journey to the cloud.

Reporting to the Oracle EBS Technical Team Leader you will be mainly responsible for the day-to-day technical support and development of SSE’s business critical Harmony application, currently running on Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS) version 12.2.9. As the EBS Lead Technical Specialist you will provide support and guidance to the rest of the team and be heavily involved in the timely resolution of any non-functional incidents and problems that occur. You will also be responsible for design, development, system testing, UAT and rollout, of both technical software enhancements and additions to any EBS module within Harmony.

Key duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Working to defined standards, provide support, estimation, design, and development input into new developments to our core applications.

• Support of our existing EBS configuration, customisations, and extensions; responding to support calls raised, investigating root causes for errors, and effectively managing Service Requests and Bugs with Oracle.

• Working with Technical Architecture to understand the Oracle technology roadmap and assist with design on major new development or upgrade projects.

• Provide impact assessment, deployment and regression support of infrastructure support packs and patches.

• Designing and developing small scale fixes, enhancement requests, and managing delivery to agreed timescales.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• In-depth practical and theoretical knowledge of the key technologies, structures, tables, and interactions between the modules that underpin Oracle EBS 12.2 and how they can be utilised to develop robust, efficient, and scalable solutions.

• Have a proven background in Oracle PL/SQL and Workflow development for Oracle eBusiness and ideally have experience of Oracle Cloud offerings (OIC & OCI), developing Java, Web ADI, Oracle OAF or Fusion apps. Experience with Oracle Enterprise Command Centre and AWS administration is extremely desirable but not essential.

• Excellent technical computing, analysis, design, and development skills to a proven professional level.

• Able to take ownership of problems and requests as well as the ability to work in a pressurised environment.

• Possess a strong desire and ability for constant learning, coupled with willingness and ability to share technical knowledge and drive improvements and innovation within the team.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275846.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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