Back Office Platform
Specialist- Gibraltar
Our client is searching
for a Back Office Platform Specialist to be responsible for the
design and technical implementation of back office applications. The
back office applications include all management and administration
tools that are required to maintain and operate the platform. Those
systems include the customer database structure, the payment gateway
services, billing and promotions systems, risk management and fraud
prevention systems, CRM systems and permissions/security systems.
The Back Office
Platform Specialist will play a key role in implementation of new
back office releases and ensuring a very high level of reliability is
maintained within the back office Platform.
The Back Office
Platform Specialist will be responsible for all existing and new back
office product new releases from architecture, technical perspective.
The job will include evaluation and selection of third-party
commercial and open source technology and mentoring of the overall
software engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities /
Activities
To take lead
responsibility for all current and proposed new back office systems.
To develop and
maintain effective working relationships with key software
engineering technical leaders so as to promote an understanding of
all key software architectural issues, guidelines and methodologies.
Architecting,
designing and implementing complete back office enterprise
applications. The job includes database modelling and data access
optimizations. Designing systems based on Weblogic, J2EE, ORACLE
architecture.
Research and
implement 3rd party systems to address business needs. Backoffice
platform specialist will research and participate in
selection/implementation process of new 3rd party systems.
Communication
and mentoring of overall software engineering teams to ensure that
new product releases are provided according to adequate quality
standards. The job includes providing/approving technical
documentation and participation in QA and UAT phases.
Overall
responsibility for back office platform performance KPIs. Making sure
backoffice platform is scalable and performing according to agreed
service level expectations. The job includes communication and
mentoring with the relevant IT teams. Defining procedures and
monitoring tools to ensure platform stability and high performance.
Commitment to
quality and the testability of designs.
Strong emphasis
on team work;
Willingness and
ability to use agile development methodologies.
Experience /
Qualifications Requirements
10 + years
experience designing and developing back office platform solutions in
complex, high transaction volume environments.
5 + years
experience developing software solutions in Java based technologies
would be highly regarded.
5 + years
experience in Unix based platform architecture, SUN Solaris in
particular would be highly regarded.
5 + years
experience working with Oracle database platforms would be highly
regarded.
Preferably
educated to degree level or with appropriate vocational experience
backed up by formal training.
Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to mentor
software engineering teams to work with architectural guidelines;
Broad IT
industry experience.
Experience in
team management would be highly regarded.
Skills / Competencies
Behavioural
As the Back
Office Platform Specialist, communication qualities are essential to
build effective relationships with the different teams.
Strong logic,
analytical, and problem solving skills.
Effective plain
english communication using written, verbal, and presentations
skills.
Leadership
skills: positive, innovative and constructive outlook with a high
level of initiative and self motivation. Ability to motivate other
team members and drive the team towards an agreed mutual technology
roadmap.
Business
oriented perspective to system support processes.
Strong time
management skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision
in a team environment.
Ability to
multi-task and handle multiple activities and
priorities at the same time.
Ability to work
in flexible times outside normal working hours and during peak
periods as required.
Interpersonal
skills including those to project a professional image of the team
both internally and externally.
Professional
attitude towards work, staff and peers with the ability to build
relationships and communicate with staff and stakeholders at all
levels.
Process-focused,
attention to detail a completer.
Technical
10 + Years
experience in development of BackOffice Platform technologies is
essential.
5+ years
experience with UNIX platforms is essential, SUN Solaris is strongly
preferred.
Understanding of
Software Development Life Cycle methodologies is essential.
Salary is £50 -
£60k
To apply for this role
please contact 00350 77900 or see www.recruitgibraltar.com
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