IT Systems Implementation Specialist

An IT System Implementation Specialist is required for our client based in Leeds. This is a hybrid position, approx. 2 days per week on site.

Job overview;

• Experience in leading on software solution design, data migration, selection and implementation of core systems that support organisational objectives.
• Responsible for the development of procedures and strategies to support software testing and data migration to ensure technical quality assurance.
• Work in partnership with external delivery partners to achieve joint project objectives.
• Design, implement and maintain the systems required for delivery

Technical Duties;

• Responsible for analysis of requirements, evaluation of software packages, and implement of ICT solutions
• To be a subject matter expert in data management and public information systems and to use this specialism at all stages of a project and software life cycle ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards ie Naptan and TranXchange.
• Design interfaces to integrate various software systems to provide a seamless flow of information to manage transport network and fulfil requirements of various passenger information channels.
• Lead on the software testing of new ICT systems to fulfil key business outcomes and meet customer needs.
• Responsible for developing software testing strategies, planning and specification, functional and user acceptance testing, developing scenarios and test scripts, tracking and reporting progress, resolution of issues and advising on go-live planning.
• Utilising technical expertise to recommend corrective action plans and improvements in the resolution of defective or non-compliant software.
• Lead on all data migration actives within public transport ICT systems from beginning to end ensuring including planning/scoping, development of mappings between systems, cleanse and extract, transform and load, reconciliation.
• Participate in design reviews and utilise knowledge and expertise to provide input on requirements, product design and potential problems.
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines for all migrated data.

Experience;

• Significant practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.
• A thorough and demonstrable understanding of database systems and software gained through in depth/extensive professional experience
• Experience and up to date knowledge of public transport management systems, public transport passenger information systems and software testing techniques and methodologies - highly advantageous but not mandatory
• A working knowledge of ICT statutory and legislative requirements/standards (eg, ICT security principles, ISO27001).
• A thorough and demonstrable understanding of Cloud applications.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies (such as PRINCE 2).
• Excellent data migration and manipulation skills using Microsoft technologies.
• Demonstrable ability to build a repeatable robust data migration plan that includes the appropriate reconciliation check points.
• The ability to problem-solve under pressure and in complex situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical and logical approach to planning and organisation.

Benefits include (but not limited to);

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working hours - flexi time

Metro travel card