IFS Technical Analyst

Libera IT ERP Recruitment Specialists ,
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Overview

IFS Technical Analyst - £45,000-£50,000 Job Title: IFS Technical Analyst Location: Gloucester Working hours: 37 hours per week My Client, a global specialist Engineering-Manufacturing company are seeking a Strong IFS technical Analyst to join the team on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Business Systems team, you will provide system support of all business systems, primarily IFS ERP, to include configuration, database administration, report writing, user admin, system customization, patches and upgrades. Job Purpose: To work on development projects in isolation or as part of a team effort. To perform Microsft SQL and Oracle DBA tasks. Develop and maintain modifications to IFS ERP system and associated 3rd party applications. Maintain LIVE and TEST environments. (Oracle, IFS Printservers, IFS extended server,etc) Integrate ERP system with other internal and external systems. Support helpdesk and work in capacity of a first line contact when necessary. Conduct ad-hoc training. Any other tasks associated with this role. Key Responsibilities: Understand IFS requirements and translate them to technical solutions. Further have the ability to articulate the associated business impact of design choices and decisions. Maintain IFS system builds including environment change control, system patching, upgrades and fault resolution. Working with project teams and functional consultants to provide technical solutions. To work to specific project plans and deadlines. Design and develop integration solutions. Data migrations to upload data to IFS systems as part of BAU. To deliver and balance between BAU support and project work. Document technical specifications and processors as part of implementing change requests. Investigate, develop and test solutions that will improve system performance and stabilisation Develop and support other Business Systems in a similar role such as PLM and Sharepoint subject to training. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Degree of similar qualification Requirement collection, technical solution design Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong enterprise integration experience IFS Apps technical expertise. At least 2years. Preferably of Apps 8, 9 or 10 Custom Object development Quick report design development IFS solution manager functions Crystal Reports Development IFS data migration Debugging and problem identification in IFS IFS Security Deployment of Bug Fixes Strong programming skills and DBA for Oracle SQL, PL/SQL Good knowledge of IFS technical architecture and how the database schema is setup. Develop integration for IFS applications. Good understanding of the range of software and hardware tools used for delivering solutions. The ability to be trained on any software that may be used by the company such as PLM and Sharepoint Good knowledge in .net technologies. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language Ability to effectively prioritize tasks Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment