Senior Reporting Analyst
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University for an experienced
Reporting Analyst to join the Business Systems team.
Located within University Information Services (UIS), the Business Systems
team are responsible for the maintenance and development of the University's
critical ERP systems for handling administrative data across HR, Finance,
Student and Teaching & Learning.
Working on both operational support and project activities, you will assist
with the development and maintenance of business systems integrations in
support of strategic initiatives, whilst improving efficiency and reducing
technical debt. You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of systems integration
approaches and associated technologies whilst providing a high level of
support to our customers.
Your work will be varied and unique, and will involve working closely
alongside other Reporting Analysts, Application Specialists, Database
Administrators, Functional Analysts, Testers and our stakeholders in a
constantly changing environment.
What you will be doing:
Since several of the toolsets and platforms are common for both
Integration and Reporting/Analytics, work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team to review requirements, develop specifications and design effective
solutions.
To be a technical subject matter expert in our (SaaS) business systems
integrations, including knowledge transfer to/from others inside and
outside the team.
To take responsibility for the implementation, development and support of
our integrations in operational and project settings.
To review and migrate code, including the analysis of both application and
integration platform patches and upgrades in relation to their impact on
integrations tracking proposed field changes in the source right through
to the target, identifying and fixing any issues.
To work effectively with internal and external stakeholders through all
stages of the software development lifecycle.
To contribute to our strategic aims of improving efficiency and reducing
technical debt.
To support user testing of data integrations and reporting, e.g. through
training, and the production of documentation.
Monitor performance and other operational aspects of the integrations
working with relevant stakeholders to resolve any issues or suggest
enhancements.
Collaborate with the relevant systems helpdesks, investigate any incidents
that are reported, resolve and advise users where appropriate.
What you will bring:
Knowledge of, and experience in relational & star schema database design,
SQL, PL/SQL, system design, performance tuning and integration.
Experience of ETL processes and maintaining Data Warehouses.
Learn new skills independently and proactively and are constantly striving
to raise technical excellence.
Debug complex problems effectively, including in new unexplored
applications.
Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion meeting
deadlines matching pace to the urgency of the situation.
Knowledge of how to approach data and system security.
Experience of providing 2nd/3rd line support as part of an operational
support team.
Experience of coordinating technical change in operational and project
settings.
Strong planning and communication skills.
It would be great if you had knowledge of:
HR and Payroll systems and processes
Oracle Data Integrator version 12.2.1.3
Oracle Database
Microsoft SQL Server
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-
time working or other flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME
background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this
level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment
system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be
directed by email to Steve Smith, Head of Enterprise and Mid-Range Systems at
[email protected].
Please quote reference VC43792 on your application and in any correspondence
about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and
encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible
to live and work in the UK.
Further information
VC43792 Senior Reporting Analyst Further Particulars
Department/Location
University Information Services
Salary
£40,521-£54,395
Reference
VC43792
Category
Academic-related
Published
24 October 2024
Closing date
10 November 2024
