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Senior Oracle Technical Support and Configuration Analyst
£65,000 - 65,000
The Harris Federation
Robert Leonard Industrial Park, South East London
£65,000 - 65,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Oracle Cloud certification (e.g., Oracle Financials Cloud, Oracle HCM, Oracle Integration Cloud) or a willingness to obtain it within 12 months.
- A minimum of three years of hands-on experience supporting Oracle Cloud applications (e.g., ERP, HCM, PBCS) in either an in-house or consultancy setting.
- Proven experience in configuring Oracle modules, including workflows, role-based access, value sets, flexfields, and approval rules.
- Experience supporting or coordinating testing cycles (e.g., UAT, regression, patch release validation).
- Demonstrated experience managing technical queries, resolving tickets, and escalating issues with vendors.
- Experience working with system interfaces, including file-based data imports/exports, APIs, or SFTP.
- Previous involvement in patch testing, sandbox refreshes, or release deployment in Oracle Cloud.
Responsibilities
In this key role, you will lead on providing expert-level technical administration and configuration for Oracle Fusion Application ERP, HCM, Payroll, and PBCS/FDI systems, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing end-to-end configuration of Oracle Cloud modules (ERP, HCM, PBCS, FDI) including workflows, approval hierarchies, roles, flex fields, and user-defined reports, while translating business needs into practical Oracle configuration changes.
- Maintaining a central configuration log and version history to ensure full traceability of system changes.
- Acting as a 2nd/3rd line technical escalation point for complex system issues raised by users or support colleagues while analysing root causes using tools like SQL Developer and OTBI.
- Resolving service interruptions or data issues swiftly, ensuring minimal business impact, and reviewing technical solutions proposed by the supplier.
- Coordinating and testing Oracle quarterly patches, maintaining a release calendar, and clearly communicating with stakeholders about patch content and potential disruptions.
Description
At the Harris Federation, we are dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As equal opportunities employers, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our strong culture of collaboration and professional development. You will have access to excellent opportunities for continuous professional development, performance bonuses, and a generous pension scheme, as well as a range of employee benefits, including well-being plans, discounts, and lifestyle-friendly working arrangements. If you are passionate about making a difference in education and excited about the opportunity to work with us, we encourage you to apply.
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