Developer
ROLE PURPOSE:
As part of their long term strategy, Save the
Children is building regional hubs of technology specialists to service their
global IT needs. This role is part of the Global IT team focused on delivering
a global service to all Save the Children countries. The FMS developer will be
responsible for developing and maintaining the Finance Management System (FMS)
implemented on Agresso.
Scope of Role
The FMS Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing
& new modules of the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented
on Agresso. The primary focus will be on implementing new functionality in the
FMS system, as directed by the SCI global strategy.
The role will also be responsible for being
part of the 2nd & 3rd line support queue, helping support analysts to
resolve problem which require source code analysis, or advanced business
knowledge.
The FMS Developer may be required to deputise
for the Senior FMS Developer when (s)he is out of the office, along with other
FMS Developers in other regions.
The FMS Developer will work closely with
country, regional and centre based finance teams to provide reporting and
analytical information to assist in the running of an efficient and effective
finance global function.
The FMS Developer will work with the FMS
Technical Architect and other FMS Developers in other locations to provide a
reliable, scalable and performant Agresso system to all SCI countries and those
members that participate in the shared service.
In the event of a major humanitarian
emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role
profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 5 years’ experience
working in an IT development role
- Strong understanding of the
business processes of a financial Management systems preferably an ERP
- Proven technical skills in a
mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will
be provided if required)
- Good T-SQL language skills
- Experience of solving complex
business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis,
defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- A desire to work on an enterprise
level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET,
SQL Server, IIS)
- Experience of CI/CD process for
global development team, allowing for frequent code updates with zero
downtime
- Knowledge of major cloud service
providers, like AWS, Azure etc.
- Ability to explain complex
technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling
manner to all levels of seniority
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
- Commitment to Save the Children
values
Desirable
- Proven experience in implementing
and managing Agresso applications
- Experience with any of the
following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing,
Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
- Track record of administering
& supporting applications in a complex global organisation
- Highly developed cultural
awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with
people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Experience of exposure to the
non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
- Automated build and deployment
process with tools like Jenkins and Maven, eliminating 80% of manual work
- Experience of using GitHub,
including branching, merging, and tagging
- Good hands-on knowledge of Source
Code Management (Version Control System) tools like Git and Subversion
We can offer circa £58,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an
option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK,
National T&C (including pay) will apply.
This role can be based in any existing Save the Children
International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the
successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred
location.
Where we Work –Where We Work | Save the
Children International
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across
the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children
affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child
protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the
right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in
how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes
before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality
basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no
longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great
organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve
our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and
rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where
ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
How to Apply
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover
letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our
selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our
commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their
duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the
recruitment process.
