Job Description

Job Overview

Are you a technical expert with a passion for designing and delivering innovative solutions? We're looking for a Principle Digital Solutions Specialist to lead the evolution of our enterprise applications.

This is a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey, leading on the design, development and implementation of scalable user-focused solutions that support our strategic goals.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure our systems are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with industry best practices. From shaping solution architecture to overseeing testing and post-implementation support, you'll be involved in the full application lifecycle.

Permanent, full time, 35 hours Up to 90,000 depending on experience This is a rolling advert, and we encourage you to get your application in early. Interviews will take place as and when suitable candidates are identified. Your cover letter must address each of the essential and desirable criteria, detailing your knowledge and experience in relation to each one, in no more than 1,000 words.

Responsibilities

Solution design

Leading the design and delivery of enterprise application solutions, primarily using Microsoft Dynamics365. Working with the Business Transformation team to translate user requirements to a technical design that is appropriate with the needs of the business and compatible with the system design already in place. Act as the design authority for United Welsh system applications and integrations

Systems testing

Oversee the internal testing process and manage discrepancies between unit, system and regression testing responsibilities. Ensuring that solutions are error free when passed to User Acceptance Testing

Implementation

Direct and manage all technical aspects of the implementation process, overseeing all environments, interfaces, and data containers

Supplier management

Manage third party suppliers to ensure delivery of robust solutions that are developed to industry best practice, and that are maintainable and cost effective. Ensure solutions are compatible with the system architecture at United Welsh and its strategic aims

Post-implementation support

Working with the Technology and Applications Support team, driving continuous improvement and digital innovation across the organisation

Mentoring and supporting

Mentor and coach other team members to upskill them in the technologies used to deliver service. Acting as a third-line technical expert when required

Requirements

Essential

Extensive experience designing and delivering application solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics365 A degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or demonstrative extensive experience) Proven ability to manage suppliers and lead the full solution lifecycle Strong understanding of system integration, testing, and support o Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence change Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and align with best practice Understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies, and ability to switch between them Demonstrated evidence and experience of leading the full application lifecycle; requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment and post implementation support Demonstrated evidence of understanding of Social Housing and its processes
Desirable

Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. Dynamcis365, Power Platform, Azure) Demonstrated evidence of continuous professional development in enterprise applications or digital transformation Understanding of application architecture, data modelling, and systems integration Experience in Azure DevOps for project management and testing Welsh language skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Caerphilly CF83 2AX

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