IT Systems Manager

Location: Northwich

Salary: £40k - £45k + Benefits

I am currently recruiting for an exciting job opportunity as an IT Systems Manager to join a well-established financial services client based in Northwich. The ideal candidate must be an experienced IT Manager with a wealth of Oracle database experience whilst working within a systems team.

Core Responsibilities as an IT Systems Manager:

The role will be responsible for managing, supporting and developing the IT applications as well as managing the systems development team and providing a technical lead. Responsibilities will include:

• Plan and manage development work streams, allocating and managing work for team members.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing and implementation of software, systems and enhancements to the core processing systems and platforms.
• Provide third-line support to IT systems issues and queries.
• Define and recommend technical solutions for projects and contribute to strategic planning activities, conducting research and acting as technical lead.
• Produce quality documentation including proposals and reports on a variety of technical matters.
• Work on a rota basis performing the End of Day process and assisting with out of hours on-call support.

Core Skill's Required as an IT System Manager:

• Experience in a team leader or manager role with a software development background including experience of software development lifecycles.
• Experience of working with Oracle databases.
• Change management experience, able to plan and co-ordinate multiple complex change activities including liaison with business staff.
• Experience of creating and executing rigorous system test plans.
• Logical thinker with strong ability to problem solve.
• The ability to work under own initiative and to strict deadlines.
• Meticulous and thorough in approach and a good team player.
• Ability to communicate technical details effectively and professionally with staff from all levels.
• Experience of Windows and Linux platforms
• Strong SQL skills, preferably using PL/SQL.
• Oracle APEX development experience.
• SAP Business Objects experience preferable.
• Systems and UAT testing.
• Exposure to Agile and/or traditional development methodologies and lifecycles preferred.
• Microsoft SQL Server knowledge desirable.

For more information please get in contact with Shane White Immediately