Technical Specialist
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£ 40358 - 44225
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Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 02 June 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 40358.57 to 44225.49
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location:Based at Bankhead Central Glenrothes with blended home working
Supporting Statement
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Are you passionate about technology innovation and helping drive strategic IT initiatives If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fife Councils Business Technology Solutions service in our dynamic RMS Competency Centre team as a Technical Specialist.
Our Resource Management Solutions (RMS) Competency Centre is responsible for supporting and developing the Oracle Cloud Strategic Platform (which includes Finance Procurement HR & Payroll Learning and Recruitment functions) . We strive to maximize the benefit from our investment in Oracle Cloud and ensure the seamless operation of its core functions. Our continuous improvement efforts include implementing new functionality and providing testing support and guidance to Subject Matter Experts.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the team improving and supporting the Oracle Cloud platform . You will be responsible for leading on major pieces of Improvement work working closely with the Business Subject Matter Experts and Partner organisations to deliver on a busy roadmap as well as the Platforms regular Quarterly Release cycle . There is also an ongoing project bringing in new modules to the platform (Inventory & Warehouse Management) and you will be involved in that project helping to transition the new functionality into the team. You will be responsible for supervising staff in the team scoping allocating and monitoring work assisting with release management report development managing testing cycles (including UAT and SIT)
Responsibilities will include
Identifying evaluating and recommending options implementing if required.
Allocating responsibilities and/or packages of work. Providing support and guidance as required
Coordinating work within a team including the evaluation of completed work
Understanding client requirements collecting data delivering analysis and problem resolution.
Collaborating with stakeholder groups
Coordinating and managing planning of the system and/or acceptance tests including software security testing within a development or integration project or programme.
The Person
You will be able to demonstrate :
Educated to SCQF level 8 which includes HND or SVQ level 4 or equivalent in a computing/systems or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
Substantial understanding of the ICT Industry
Knowledge of ITIL process such as problem change and incident management
Ability to manage conflicting demands
Experience of analysing problems and determining appropriate and practical solutions
Good knowledge and understanding of the security implications within the area of control
Experience in and coordinating work within a team including the evaluation of completed work
Experience of collaborative working with both internal staff and external organisations
Understanding of integrations between systems
You will be able to demonstrate you can adhere to agreed ICT standards and deliver an excellent service to both Services within the Council and Partnership projects
This post is subject to a basic disclosure check which will be undertaken by Disclosure Scotland.
As a progressive employer we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a blended working arrangement with homeworking opportunities and occasional officeworking as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
Further Information
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For Further Information Contact: Kerry Paton
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
