IFS Developer

Senior IFS Developer – Permanent – Remote – Must hold UK passport or can work without Sponsorship

Global Energy company is looking for a Senior IFS Developer! Do you want to be a part of a brand new exciting IFS team where you will be pivitol in ensuring the success and development of IFS in this global business?

• Collaborate with business, functional and support colleagues to gather business needs and translate them into clear technical specifications and delivered solutions.
• Maintain a prioritised backlog of platform, process and application changes.
• Conduct system development, build and configuration activity (Configuration, Reports, Integrations and Modifications) within controlled settings such as IFS Build Place and Use Place.
• Conduct comprehensive unit testing to guarantee accurate and successful deliveries.
• Work with the Platform and Environment Manager to ensure the reliability, performance and security of the environments adhere to best practice.
• Utilized IFS Developer Studio to customize IFS Cloud functionalities, including custom fields, custom LU, Aurena pages, and business workflow modifications, to enhance user experience and automate processes using Oracle PL/SQL.
• Oversee system provisioning, configuration, and integration with other tools and platforms.
• Develop and maintained seamless integrations between IFS Cloud and external systems using IFS Connect and Boomi.
• Design and generate customized reports using IFS Business Reporter

• Develop a strong understanding of business process to ensure system configuration is optimally aligned.
• Identify opportunities to exploit product features that could enable process efficiencies.

• Implement and manage monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and health.
• Analyze telemetry, performance metrics and logs to identify and resolve issues proactively.

• Assist in the design and preparation of technical specifications, project documentation, workflow analysis to meet system and project needs.
• Work closely with other development teams to support system development and deployment activities.
• Provide 3rd line technical support for system issues, including troubleshooting and resolution of complex problems.
• Work closely with other IT teams, business units, and external vendors to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Communicate effectively with users and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of system status and support activities.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of DevOps practices for the IFS Cloud ERP system, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for system deployments, configuration management, and monitoring.

• Contribute to the establishment of the CoE by defining and documenting DevOps best practices and standards.
• Support knowledge transfer and training initiatives to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices within the CoE, including shift left opportunities to the CoE Application Support.

• Implement and manage security measures in line with organizational policies to protect the IFS system and associated data.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.

• Stay current on IFS product updates and industry best practices to provide informed support.
• Stay informed about emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and industry trends to drive innovation and continuously improve practices.
• Assist in the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives related to system enhancements and integrations.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and process improvement.
• Provide on-call support as needed for critical integration issues and system outages.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field preferred.
• 3 or more years’ experience with IFS 10 or IFS Cloud or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 5 or more years’ experience with ERP platforms or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ability to travel domestically 5 to 15% required.

• In-depth understanding of the ERP applications and their architecture, with functional and technical expertise in at least one of the following IFS areas, and enthusiastic to broaden your understanding across other areas: Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Projects, Human Capital Management, Asset and Service Management
• Understanding of IFS Solutions Manager related functionality, profiles and permissions setup.
• Ability to perform workflow automations using IFS Events and Migration jobs, Custom Configurations, Lobbies and Reporting.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices, automation, and cloud computing.
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and project delivery frameworks.
• Proficient in applying ITILv3 good practice, such as Incident Management, Change Management, etc., to all essential functions and responsibilities.

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell and PL/SQL.
• IFS Developer Studio, IFS Business Reporter, Build Place, Solution.
• Manager, Azure DevOps, Git, ServiceNow.
• Ability to analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex issues.