Oracle Lead Solutions Designer FP&A - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London, 2 days remote - £90,000 We are currently seeking to recruit an Oracle Lead Solution Designer (Finance Planning & Analysis) to join our Technology team in London (with remote working too). The Technology team operates on a global basis and we are looking for a team player to assist in improving and extracting maximum value from our Oracle landscape. This is a great opportunity for an Oracle Lead Solution Designer to play an integral role responsible for defining the overall architecture and design of IT solutions supporting Finance Planning and Analysis business requirements. The successful Oracle Solution Designer will be key in driving the technical direction and strategy for the organisation. The successful candidate will bring external experience and expertise of creating sustainable Oracle solutions, improving service standards, sharing best practice, and engaging with key stakeholders (internal and external) to provide excellent service. A key member of the Back Office transformation team, the Oracle Lead Solution Designer will have the opportunity to work in a global solution delivery environment alongside key technology partners in delivering best of breed solutions to meet US centric and local accounting and financial reporting requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Accountable for the delivery of the chosen Oracle solution(s) through the whole delivery life cycle, working with various IT teams and vendors to manage ideas, through to design, through to delivery and operation of Oracle Solution. Provide solution & design knowledge to advise project teams, business stakeholders and third-party vendors on Oracle options Ensure that all solutions in place are technically sound and optimized for best performance on the Oracle Cloud eco-system Ensure seamless integration and enablement of business self-service on reporting and analytics solutions from financial planning data and information Ensure that all solutions in place adhere to appropriate governance with supporting documentation Work with the wider team to refine the Oracle design roadmap within the Framework defined by Architecture. This will include inputting into cloud adoption and its implementation. Extensive experience of assessing and implementing internal and vendor solutions Mitigate risk and have awareness of emerging threats to security as well as compliance Assurance on integration design patterns and solutions are optimal and service based, leading to re-use and supportability in a BAU environment Ensure that solutions are an appropriate balance between short-term delivery needs and medium/long term strategic aspirations. Assist in the creation and maintenance of Oracle technical roadmaps working with Architects to ensure aligned. Propose the Oracle system improvement ideas for better customer experience Present Oracle solution design to the stakeholders and feedback the comments Involved in all the phases of the solution delivery to guide the teams Conducting regular evaluations of the system architecture and collaborating with the teams to improve the designs Performing continuous research on emerging technologies to stay updated with the best alternatives and to improve the existing architecture Reviewing vendor designs, ensuring alignment to business requirements and supportable without creating unnecessary technical debt Skills/Experience Essential Proven experience in Oracle solution design, roadmaps and delivery Hand on in Oracle Cloud solutions including but not limited to: Accounting Foundation, Accounting Hub, Fusion ERP, EPM (EPBCS, EPCM), Oracle Integration Cloud, Enterprise Data Management Cloud Solutions Strong working knowledge in Oracle Cloud Products including AFCS, AHCS, EPM modules, EDMCS and OIC Previous hands-on experience and end-to-end implementations with Oracle Finance, Reinsurance or Cloud solutions Strong knowledge on analytics solutions that integrate into EPM delivering seamless self-serve capability for business users Understanding key finance planning and forecast data requirements, including processing of allocations and drivers Deep technical knowledge of Oracle Cloud products Should excel in Oracle finance planning and analysis processes Expertise in Oracle upgrades and patching Experience in Oracle migration and transformation Expertise in Sub-ledger to General Ledger actual vs plan integration and analysis Well versed with Oracle Integration to process significant data volumes, and manage hierarchy changes in EDMCS, supporting performance management Good knowledge in System performance improvements Strong knowledge in end to end to end design and integration systems Experience in Non-Oracle product integrations with Oracle Strong communication and presenting skills Experience proposing and implementing technically complex projects Excellent understanding of the project delivery life cycle Experience and knowledge of multiple Oracle products and services in general and how they work together Ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business challenges and translate them into Oracle Solutions and offerings Oracle Certification or relevant certification related to design or delivery Experience using Fusion Analytics and Oracle Analytics Cloud Desirable Accounting qualifications, and/or significant experience in delivering US GAAP and IFRS reporting standards Insurance and/or finance services accounting standards and how they convert to system needs Awareness of the leading industry trends, industry standards and follow regulatory changes Experience using Fusion Analytics and Oracle Analytics Cloud Experience in non-Oracle analytical tools that connect to the Oracle Eco-System Oracle brownfield migration and/or greenfield experience Financial or Reinsurance experience or knowledge Configuration design experience for Oracle systems that are in the cloud Experience working with one of more of the following: SAP BW, SAP S/4, PeopleSoft Good knowledge in Oracle coding language and enhancements Previous experience in cloud products like AWS, Azure Personal Characteristics Collaborates well with all levels within the organization Good Communicator - succinctly communicates vision to all stakeholders in a compelling and effective way Data Driven - values evidence, research and customer feedback Decisive - makes effective customer centric decisions Flexible - adapts and thrives under change and ambiguity in an independent and flat structure Excellent internal customer service and communication skills. Ability to understand and communicate technical language to non-technical audiences Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities Ability to produce accurate work under pressure with frequent deadlines Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborating with others Ability to exercise confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of duties Self sufficient with the ability to maintain progress on tasks and projects
19/04/2024
Full time
Oracle Lead Solutions Designer FP&A - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London, 2 days remote - £90,000 We are currently seeking to recruit an Oracle Lead Solution Designer (Finance Planning & Analysis) to join our Technology team in London (with remote working too). The Technology team operates on a global basis and we are looking for a team player to assist in improving and extracting maximum value from our Oracle landscape. This is a great opportunity for an Oracle Lead Solution Designer to play an integral role responsible for defining the overall architecture and design of IT solutions supporting Finance Planning and Analysis business requirements. The successful Oracle Solution Designer will be key in driving the technical direction and strategy for the organisation. The successful candidate will bring external experience and expertise of creating sustainable Oracle solutions, improving service standards, sharing best practice, and engaging with key stakeholders (internal and external) to provide excellent service. A key member of the Back Office transformation team, the Oracle Lead Solution Designer will have the opportunity to work in a global solution delivery environment alongside key technology partners in delivering best of breed solutions to meet US centric and local accounting and financial reporting requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Accountable for the delivery of the chosen Oracle solution(s) through the whole delivery life cycle, working with various IT teams and vendors to manage ideas, through to design, through to delivery and operation of Oracle Solution. Provide solution & design knowledge to advise project teams, business stakeholders and third-party vendors on Oracle options Ensure that all solutions in place are technically sound and optimized for best performance on the Oracle Cloud eco-system Ensure seamless integration and enablement of business self-service on reporting and analytics solutions from financial planning data and information Ensure that all solutions in place adhere to appropriate governance with supporting documentation Work with the wider team to refine the Oracle design roadmap within the Framework defined by Architecture. This will include inputting into cloud adoption and its implementation. Extensive experience of assessing and implementing internal and vendor solutions Mitigate risk and have awareness of emerging threats to security as well as compliance Assurance on integration design patterns and solutions are optimal and service based, leading to re-use and supportability in a BAU environment Ensure that solutions are an appropriate balance between short-term delivery needs and medium/long term strategic aspirations. Assist in the creation and maintenance of Oracle technical roadmaps working with Architects to ensure aligned. Propose the Oracle system improvement ideas for better customer experience Present Oracle solution design to the stakeholders and feedback the comments Involved in all the phases of the solution delivery to guide the teams Conducting regular evaluations of the system architecture and collaborating with the teams to improve the designs Performing continuous research on emerging technologies to stay updated with the best alternatives and to improve the existing architecture Reviewing vendor designs, ensuring alignment to business requirements and supportable without creating unnecessary technical debt Skills/Experience Essential Proven experience in Oracle solution design, roadmaps and delivery Hand on in Oracle Cloud solutions including but not limited to: Accounting Foundation, Accounting Hub, Fusion ERP, EPM (EPBCS, EPCM), Oracle Integration Cloud, Enterprise Data Management Cloud Solutions Strong working knowledge in Oracle Cloud Products including AFCS, AHCS, EPM modules, EDMCS and OIC Previous hands-on experience and end-to-end implementations with Oracle Finance, Reinsurance or Cloud solutions Strong knowledge on analytics solutions that integrate into EPM delivering seamless self-serve capability for business users Understanding key finance planning and forecast data requirements, including processing of allocations and drivers Deep technical knowledge of Oracle Cloud products Should excel in Oracle finance planning and analysis processes Expertise in Oracle upgrades and patching Experience in Oracle migration and transformation Expertise in Sub-ledger to General Ledger actual vs plan integration and analysis Well versed with Oracle Integration to process significant data volumes, and manage hierarchy changes in EDMCS, supporting performance management Good knowledge in System performance improvements Strong knowledge in end to end to end design and integration systems Experience in Non-Oracle product integrations with Oracle Strong communication and presenting skills Experience proposing and implementing technically complex projects Excellent understanding of the project delivery life cycle Experience and knowledge of multiple Oracle products and services in general and how they work together Ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business challenges and translate them into Oracle Solutions and offerings Oracle Certification or relevant certification related to design or delivery Experience using Fusion Analytics and Oracle Analytics Cloud Desirable Accounting qualifications, and/or significant experience in delivering US GAAP and IFRS reporting standards Insurance and/or finance services accounting standards and how they convert to system needs Awareness of the leading industry trends, industry standards and follow regulatory changes Experience using Fusion Analytics and Oracle Analytics Cloud Experience in non-Oracle analytical tools that connect to the Oracle Eco-System Oracle brownfield migration and/or greenfield experience Financial or Reinsurance experience or knowledge Configuration design experience for Oracle systems that are in the cloud Experience working with one of more of the following: SAP BW, SAP S/4, PeopleSoft Good knowledge in Oracle coding language and enhancements Previous experience in cloud products like AWS, Azure Personal Characteristics Collaborates well with all levels within the organization Good Communicator - succinctly communicates vision to all stakeholders in a compelling and effective way Data Driven - values evidence, research and customer feedback Decisive - makes effective customer centric decisions Flexible - adapts and thrives under change and ambiguity in an independent and flat structure Excellent internal customer service and communication skills. Ability to understand and communicate technical language to non-technical audiences Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities Ability to produce accurate work under pressure with frequent deadlines Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborating with others Ability to exercise confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of duties Self sufficient with the ability to maintain progress on tasks and projects
GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. This role has a G6 salary - As such, the package is broken down as per the below: National - £62,900 - £67,900 Birmingham Leeds Nottingham Manchester Newport Norwich Swindon There is also a potential Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000 which is non-pensionable. GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the "Gold Standard' accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a specific non-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this' - This amounts to an EXTRA £5,000 which is also non-pensionable. Description GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. The Head of Bi & Data will be integral to helping delivery this strategy. Overseeing data governance and quality, information management, data maturity, data analytics, data architecture, data management, data integration and data engineering and platforms. The individual will have 3 direct reports in areas of Data Governance, Data Platforms & Integrations and Data Analytics, also supporting a wider team of professionals including Data Engineers, Data Architects and Data developers. The candidate will: Support the delivery of GPA's Information & Data Strategy Be responsible for the definition of the organisation's data strategy Champion data architecture across GPA Set the standards and ways of working for the data architecture community Oversee the design of multiple data models and have a broad understanding of how each model fulfils the needs of the business Provide advice to project teams and oversee the management of the full data product life cycle Be responsible for ensuring that GPA's systems are designed in accordance with the data architecture Data operations & integration - Support the wider team that will provide all sourcing, extraction, reference, and onboarding of key data into GPA's data warehouse and between source systems. Data analysis and synthesis - lead on the vision to embed new analytics initiatives that enhance user experience and decision making and be actively involved in the delivery. Data Governance and Quality - provide strategic direction and support to focus on delivering the highest quality data in a timely manner, supported by governance processes including data security. Data Platforms - able to support and understand the operations of AWS Redshift Data Warehouse as well as other industry leading data platforms to support master data management, governance, architecture and quality. Data Standards - Strong understanding of standards across Government and / or within similar sectors and experience of adoption and integration. Data Architecture & Integration - strong understanding of data integration between systems, transactional and reference data, and leading on the design and mapping. Datamodelling and engineering - able to produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models. Understands different tools and is able to compare between different data models. Programming and build (data engineering) - be able to lead by example and design, write and iterate code to support data operations. Understanding of security, accessibility and version control. Can use a range of coding tools and languages. Business engagement - Facilitate interactions between business divisions to optimize data usage and optimisation. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Data Integration - ETL design & development Data Engineering - Implementation of performant models within an AWS and Azure data warehouse environment Datamodelling - Conceptual, logical and physical Datamodelling Strong experience of Data Governance & Quality Strong understanding of Data Architecture & Integration Strong experience of data analytics and Business Intelligence platforms Job Offer Alongside your salary of £62,900, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 6.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 10.5.24 but is subject to change. (At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Seeing The Bigger Picture, Changing & Improving and Leadership) Applicants successful at sift will be invited to interviews, due to take place week commencing 13.5.24 and 20.5.24 and will be a virtual interview. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based. Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, Strength and Technical (core skill) questions.
19/04/2024
Full time
GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. This role has a G6 salary - As such, the package is broken down as per the below: National - £62,900 - £67,900 Birmingham Leeds Nottingham Manchester Newport Norwich Swindon There is also a potential Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000 which is non-pensionable. GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the "Gold Standard' accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a specific non-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this' - This amounts to an EXTRA £5,000 which is also non-pensionable. Description GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. The Head of Bi & Data will be integral to helping delivery this strategy. Overseeing data governance and quality, information management, data maturity, data analytics, data architecture, data management, data integration and data engineering and platforms. The individual will have 3 direct reports in areas of Data Governance, Data Platforms & Integrations and Data Analytics, also supporting a wider team of professionals including Data Engineers, Data Architects and Data developers. The candidate will: Support the delivery of GPA's Information & Data Strategy Be responsible for the definition of the organisation's data strategy Champion data architecture across GPA Set the standards and ways of working for the data architecture community Oversee the design of multiple data models and have a broad understanding of how each model fulfils the needs of the business Provide advice to project teams and oversee the management of the full data product life cycle Be responsible for ensuring that GPA's systems are designed in accordance with the data architecture Data operations & integration - Support the wider team that will provide all sourcing, extraction, reference, and onboarding of key data into GPA's data warehouse and between source systems. Data analysis and synthesis - lead on the vision to embed new analytics initiatives that enhance user experience and decision making and be actively involved in the delivery. Data Governance and Quality - provide strategic direction and support to focus on delivering the highest quality data in a timely manner, supported by governance processes including data security. Data Platforms - able to support and understand the operations of AWS Redshift Data Warehouse as well as other industry leading data platforms to support master data management, governance, architecture and quality. Data Standards - Strong understanding of standards across Government and / or within similar sectors and experience of adoption and integration. Data Architecture & Integration - strong understanding of data integration between systems, transactional and reference data, and leading on the design and mapping. Datamodelling and engineering - able to produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models. Understands different tools and is able to compare between different data models. Programming and build (data engineering) - be able to lead by example and design, write and iterate code to support data operations. Understanding of security, accessibility and version control. Can use a range of coding tools and languages. Business engagement - Facilitate interactions between business divisions to optimize data usage and optimisation. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Data Integration - ETL design & development Data Engineering - Implementation of performant models within an AWS and Azure data warehouse environment Datamodelling - Conceptual, logical and physical Datamodelling Strong experience of Data Governance & Quality Strong understanding of Data Architecture & Integration Strong experience of data analytics and Business Intelligence platforms Job Offer Alongside your salary of £62,900, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 6.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 10.5.24 but is subject to change. (At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Seeing The Bigger Picture, Changing & Improving and Leadership) Applicants successful at sift will be invited to interviews, due to take place week commencing 13.5.24 and 20.5.24 and will be a virtual interview. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based. Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, Strength and Technical (core skill) questions.
GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. This role has a G6 salary - As such, the package is broken down as per the below: National - £62,900 - £67,900 Birmingham Leeds Nottingham Manchester Newport Norwich Swindon There is also a potential Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000 which is non-pensionable. GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the "Gold Standard' accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a specific non-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this' - This amounts to an EXTRA £5,000 which is also non-pensionable. Description GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. The Head of Bi & Data will be integral to helping delivery this strategy. Overseeing data governance and quality, information management, data maturity, data analytics, data architecture, data management, data integration and data engineering and platforms. The individual will have 3 direct reports in areas of Data Governance, Data Platforms & Integrations and Data Analytics, also supporting a wider team of professionals including Data Engineers, Data Architects and Data developers. The candidate will: Support the delivery of GPA's Information & Data Strategy Be responsible for the definition of the organisation's data strategy Champion data architecture across GPA Set the standards and ways of working for the data architecture community Oversee the design of multiple data models and have a broad understanding of how each model fulfils the needs of the business Provide advice to project teams and oversee the management of the full data product life cycle Be responsible for ensuring that GPA's systems are designed in accordance with the data architecture Data operations & integration - Support the wider team that will provide all sourcing, extraction, reference, and onboarding of key data into GPA's data warehouse and between source systems. Data analysis and synthesis - lead on the vision to embed new analytics initiatives that enhance user experience and decision making and be actively involved in the delivery. Data Governance and Quality - provide strategic direction and support to focus on delivering the highest quality data in a timely manner, supported by governance processes including data security. Data Platforms - able to support and understand the operations of AWS Redshift Data Warehouse as well as other industry leading data platforms to support master data management, governance, architecture and quality. Data Standards - Strong understanding of standards across Government and / or within similar sectors and experience of adoption and integration. Data Architecture & Integration - strong understanding of data integration between systems, transactional and reference data, and leading on the design and mapping. Datamodelling and engineering - able to produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models. Understands different tools and is able to compare between different data models. Programming and build (data engineering) - be able to lead by example and design, write and iterate code to support data operations. Understanding of security, accessibility and version control. Can use a range of coding tools and languages. Business engagement - Facilitate interactions between business divisions to optimize data usage and optimisation. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Data Integration - ETL design & development Data Engineering - Implementation of performant models within an AWS and Azure data warehouse environment Datamodelling - Conceptual, logical and physical Datamodelling Strong experience of Data Governance & Quality Strong understanding of Data Architecture & Integration Strong experience of data analytics and Business Intelligence platforms Job Offer Alongside your salary of £62,900, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 16.5.24 but is subject to change. (At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Seeing The Bigger Picture, Changing & Improving and Leadership) Applicants successful at sift will be invited to interviews, due to take place week commencing 20.5.24 and 27.5.24 and will be a virtual interview. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based. Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, Strength and Technical (core skill) questions.
19/04/2024
Full time
GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. This role has a G6 salary - As such, the package is broken down as per the below: National - £62,900 - £67,900 Birmingham Leeds Nottingham Manchester Newport Norwich Swindon There is also a potential Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000 which is non-pensionable. GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the "Gold Standard' accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a specific non-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this' - This amounts to an EXTRA £5,000 which is also non-pensionable. Description GPA's data ambition is to deliver high quality, standardised, easily accessible data systems across all GPA functions that enable data flows across business processes. Data will be clearly owned, managed and maintained, it will be secure and assured, and will be created with the purpose of enabling earlier, better decisions to drive value for money. The Head of Bi & Data will be integral to helping delivery this strategy. Overseeing data governance and quality, information management, data maturity, data analytics, data architecture, data management, data integration and data engineering and platforms. The individual will have 3 direct reports in areas of Data Governance, Data Platforms & Integrations and Data Analytics, also supporting a wider team of professionals including Data Engineers, Data Architects and Data developers. The candidate will: Support the delivery of GPA's Information & Data Strategy Be responsible for the definition of the organisation's data strategy Champion data architecture across GPA Set the standards and ways of working for the data architecture community Oversee the design of multiple data models and have a broad understanding of how each model fulfils the needs of the business Provide advice to project teams and oversee the management of the full data product life cycle Be responsible for ensuring that GPA's systems are designed in accordance with the data architecture Data operations & integration - Support the wider team that will provide all sourcing, extraction, reference, and onboarding of key data into GPA's data warehouse and between source systems. Data analysis and synthesis - lead on the vision to embed new analytics initiatives that enhance user experience and decision making and be actively involved in the delivery. Data Governance and Quality - provide strategic direction and support to focus on delivering the highest quality data in a timely manner, supported by governance processes including data security. Data Platforms - able to support and understand the operations of AWS Redshift Data Warehouse as well as other industry leading data platforms to support master data management, governance, architecture and quality. Data Standards - Strong understanding of standards across Government and / or within similar sectors and experience of adoption and integration. Data Architecture & Integration - strong understanding of data integration between systems, transactional and reference data, and leading on the design and mapping. Datamodelling and engineering - able to produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models. Understands different tools and is able to compare between different data models. Programming and build (data engineering) - be able to lead by example and design, write and iterate code to support data operations. Understanding of security, accessibility and version control. Can use a range of coding tools and languages. Business engagement - Facilitate interactions between business divisions to optimize data usage and optimisation. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Data Integration - ETL design & development Data Engineering - Implementation of performant models within an AWS and Azure data warehouse environment Datamodelling - Conceptual, logical and physical Datamodelling Strong experience of Data Governance & Quality Strong understanding of Data Architecture & Integration Strong experience of data analytics and Business Intelligence platforms Job Offer Alongside your salary of £62,900, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 16.5.24 but is subject to change. (At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Seeing The Bigger Picture, Changing & Improving and Leadership) Applicants successful at sift will be invited to interviews, due to take place week commencing 20.5.24 and 27.5.24 and will be a virtual interview. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based. Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, Strength and Technical (core skill) questions.
IoT Engineer/Budapest 3 days per week onsite/6 months +/Start ASAP * Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of IoT networks, including sensor selection, connectivity options, data acquisition, storage, and analytics infrastructure. * Implementation: Implement end-to-end IoT solutions, including device provisioning, integration with cloud platforms, and development of custom applications and dashboards. * Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and iterate on IoT concepts to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate proof of concept to stakeholders. * Security: Implement security best practices to safeguard IoT devices, data, and communications against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. * Scalability: Design IoT solutions that are scalable and can accommodate future growth in terms of device volume, data volume, and system complexity. * Performance Optimisation: Optimise IoT systems for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency to ensure smooth operation under varying conditions. * Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing and validation of IoT systems to ensure functionality, interoperability, and compliance with specifications. * Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including system architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals, to facilitate system maintenance and knowledge transfer. * Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver integrated IoT solutions that meet customer requirements. * Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of IoT, and apply new knowledge to enhance the capabilities of our IoT offerings. Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Proven experience in designing and implementing IoT networks, preferably in an industrial or commercial environment. * Proficiency in IoT protocols and standards, such as MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, and Bluetooth Low Energy. * Hands-on experience with IoT hardware platforms, sensors, actuators, and Embedded systems. * Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript. * Experience with IoT cloud platforms, such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core. * Familiarity with data management and analytics technologies, such as SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and big data platforms. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. * Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
15/04/2024
Project-based
IoT Engineer/Budapest 3 days per week onsite/6 months +/Start ASAP * Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of IoT networks, including sensor selection, connectivity options, data acquisition, storage, and analytics infrastructure. * Implementation: Implement end-to-end IoT solutions, including device provisioning, integration with cloud platforms, and development of custom applications and dashboards. * Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and iterate on IoT concepts to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate proof of concept to stakeholders. * Security: Implement security best practices to safeguard IoT devices, data, and communications against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. * Scalability: Design IoT solutions that are scalable and can accommodate future growth in terms of device volume, data volume, and system complexity. * Performance Optimisation: Optimise IoT systems for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency to ensure smooth operation under varying conditions. * Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing and validation of IoT systems to ensure functionality, interoperability, and compliance with specifications. * Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including system architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals, to facilitate system maintenance and knowledge transfer. * Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver integrated IoT solutions that meet customer requirements. * Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of IoT, and apply new knowledge to enhance the capabilities of our IoT offerings. Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Proven experience in designing and implementing IoT networks, preferably in an industrial or commercial environment. * Proficiency in IoT protocols and standards, such as MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, and Bluetooth Low Energy. * Hands-on experience with IoT hardware platforms, sensors, actuators, and Embedded systems. * Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript. * Experience with IoT cloud platforms, such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core. * Familiarity with data management and analytics technologies, such as SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and big data platforms. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. * Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.