Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front row seat for the digitalisation of the financial sector, and the rise of FinTech and RegTech. A core organisational strength, with our people at our centre, Technology enable the Bank of England to deliver its mission by providing a hugely diverse set of technical solutions and platforms. From supporting critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to evolving data analytics, reinventing our online presence, and introducing a fully digital workplace. Be part of a team that’s constantly evolving, just like our industry.
We take pride in our people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You’ll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.
Job Description
The Bank has started gaining a greater foothold in cloud services over the last few years. As we grow, we are evolving our operating model to allow us to run our services more effectively.
This role sits within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform team which is part of
Central Services and Governors DGCIO.
We are seeking a Lead Product Engineer specializing in Oracle Fusion SaaS to drive the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and functional knowledge, ensuring seamless integration, customization, and performance enhancements of Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (ERP Financials, HCM, ERP Procurement).
The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and
functional teams to understand business processes, define roadmaps, and implement continuous improvements in an evergreen Oracle Cloud environment. They will be the Bank’s
HCM techno-functional expert in the design and configuration of Oracle Cloud applications and act as the primary interface between the Business Product Owner(s) and our 3rd party application support team.
We do not expect new joiners to have expert skills across all the technical areas we are looking towards, but we do want you to enjoy learning and will support you to fill technical gaps (through available relevant learning content, e.g. Oracle University).
Responsibilities include:
? You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand enterprise processes and translate business needs into technical solutions.
? Configure Oracle Fusion applications (Oracle HCM) to align with evolving business requirements.
? You will provide application technical support, troubleshoot system issues and optimize
configurations for better performance.
? You will lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of Oracle Fusion SaaS applications, focussing on Oracle HCM.
? You will shape the product roadmap, identifying opportunities to adopt new Oracle Cloud features as part of an evergreen solution. You will architect and develop custom extensions, integrations, and configurations using Oracle PaaS and Fusion Middleware.
? You will take the lead in ensuring best practices for Oracle Fusion Cloud deployment, security, and performance optimization.
? You will work alongside colleagues in Technology and our 3rd party supplier to ensure work is planned and delivering to the same goals, and bring the work of the teams together
? You will champion continuous delivery in software engineering through use of Dev/Ops practices and your industry knowledge.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria
? 5+ years of experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP Financials, HCM and/or ERP Procurement) in similar product lead roles.
? Strong IT consulting and support background (ITIL, working knowledge of SDLC and of IT infrastructure like server and database management) as well as in depth business processes experience.
? Strong understanding of business processes in HR.
? Expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle PaaS, and Fusion Middleware.
? Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Java, JavaScript, and Oracle ADF.
? Experience with BIP, OTBI, FBDI, HDL, and Web Services (REST/SOAP).
? Ability to work with stakeholders to drive process improvements and adopt new Oracle Cloud features.
? Experience in configuring Oracle Fusion applications and supporting an evergreen SaaS model.
? Capability to document and communicate functional changes effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
? Proven ability to lead functional and/or technical teams and projects in an Agile environment.
? Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
? Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
? Strong written and verbal communication skills.
? Be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, organisation, self-motivation and a desire for self-improvement.
? Ability to plan, schedule and manage a demanding workload.
Desirable Criteria? Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud Implementation Specialist).? Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform for Oracle Cloud.? Knowledge of AI/ML and automation tools within Oracle Cloud.? Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.? Knowledge of other financial systems or ERP platforms? Experience working with Oracle Fusion implementations for Public Sector organizations.? Prior experience with implementing or supporting Oracle EBS.Department – DGCIO CS&GWithin DGCIO CS&G you will work with people who are passionate about delivering high quality products and services. Unlike many large organisations, we provide both engineering and development in-house and this internal expertise allows us to understand the diverse needs of our historic institution, and work using agile methodologies to deliver them.
You’ll focus on providing quality systems and services that matter to the nation's economy. Payment, Analytical, Supervision and Central Functions systems, we develop and support them all as part of our broad remit. Collaborating closely with colleagues across Technology and throughout the organization; you will help deliver safe and supportable services which underpin business processes.
We strive for best-practice and our teams are aligned to structured processes, which we will
support you to understand through mentoring, training and formal qualifications. Digital Enterprise Services Domain
The DES Domain is accountable for the provision of enterprise systems and services that support core business and technology functions across the Bank.
It supports the following key platforms:
? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform that includes but is not exclusive to ERP and Human Capital Management (HCM) including core HR, payroll, order processing, accounting, budgeting and resource management
? Power Platform and Application Cloud Services for services such as core Bank-wide D365, RTGS, PRA supervision and customer contact information and insight, Azure applications including the Bank’s website hosted in Azure using Kubernetes.
The Bank’s technology has changed significantly over the last ten years and we expect a similarly dramatic shift in the next decade. Our platforms must keep pace with financial and governmental institutions across the globe, using standardised and commodity services to improve efficiencies and focus on areas of differentiation. To this end, the Bank has three strategic technology objectives: harnessing new technologies, modernising technology practices and building a digital-first culture.
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