Defence Business Services - (DBS) - DDaT - DIT Senior Payroll Developer

Defence Business Services (DBS) aims to be the 'best business services partner for the UK Defence and Security Communities' by providing critical business services, including Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement, that enable our customers to focus on strategic Defence priorities and maintain National Security. Within DBS, the Digital, Information & Technology (DIT) team is responsible for management, support and delivery of the DBS information technology systems and the provision of accurate and timely management information to our customers. As the Oracle HCM Cloud Functional Lead, you will be responsible for completing configuration, testing and maintenance for the application. Role is specifically responsible for the management of the payroll module which underpins the operates in the wider MyHR application.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversight for payroll development resources.


• Provide expert level knowledge of Oracle Cloud payroll application.


• Represent HR/IT as related to Oracle application support in partnership with business support resources.


• Undertake development for; Applications Maintenance (focus on 'fix' work) or Change Delivery (focus on business as usual or project work) according to prioritised business demand.


• Design high-level architecture based on business requirements with solution architect.


• Collaborate with the HCM Cloud Technical Integration Lead and other team leads on design decisions and direction.


• Provide configuration solutions within the guidelines of the department's procedures.


• Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed (as required) and formally documented to facilitate the implementation of software across DBS systems and Oracle Cloud.


• Document configuration solutions and plans for implementation with customer/vendors.


• Provide technical assistance to other departments in relation to development and installation.


• Provide 2/3 level support (where required).


• Review Oracle release notes and works with integration team and Release Manager to assess impacts and coordinate testing.


• Key decision maker around payroll development strategy, including introduction of new modules & integrations.


Other responsibilities:

• Represent the team in programs/projects to provide improved or new functionality.


• Work on multiple enhancements/projects and other duties as assigned.


• Log/maintain tickets in ticket tracking system.


• Oversight of ad hoc data loading requests.


• Understand security and data privacy standards.


• Lead, coach and mentor more junior colleagues., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.


Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.

Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.

Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on your Primary: Experience - Personal statement. In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.,
• Information security


• Programming and build (software engineering)


• Systems design


• User focus, UK nationals


• nationals of the Republic of Ireland


• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020


• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  Be experienced in managing stakeholders of various grades and able to adapt and thrive in a demanding environment.


• Have sound judgement and the ability to interpret user needs.


• Be able to translate complex challenges into meaningful, actionable and achievable activities.


• Understand the impacts of Change (internal and external) on people, processes and technology., The post holder will be expected to have [or develop] understanding of some or all of the following functionality: SQL/PLSQL, HCM Extract, BI Publisher (BIP), HCM Data Loader (HDL), Fast Formula, HCM Spreadsheet Loader (HSDL/ADFDI), OTBI., Programming and build (software engineering) - Senior Software Developer


• Systems design -Senior Software Developer


• User focus - Senior Software Developer, Seeing the Big Picture


• Leadership


Experience:

• CV- Please include, Job history, Full qualification details & Previous skills & experience.


• Personal Statement - In no more than 1000 please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the job description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlines in the job advert.


Technical: Senior Software Developer

• Information security


• Programming and build (software engineering)


• Systems design


• User focus
  
  Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.


• Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.


• Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.


DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working., As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

£43,080 - £54,480
DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £43,080, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%, Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• An environment with flexible working options Monday-Friday


• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for the King's birthday


• Hybrid working, where role permits


• An opportunity to be considered for Reward & Recognition- £250-£5000 per year.


• Family friendly policies including parental leave and adoption leave


• Learning and development tailored to your role


• Professional and personal development of skills


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity


• Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12 month period for volunteer reserve commitments


• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days per year


Allowances

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to [£11,400] per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against the 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with departmental policy.

Employment Hours

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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