Glasgow, Scotland
32 days ago
IFS DevOps Engineer
Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them. RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 24 days holiday (with an additional discretionary day given by the company) with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else. The PositionThe newly established Centre of Excellence (CoE) will operate the IFS Cloud ERP platform and an integrated landscape of complementary technologies, supporting the business in achievement of their strategies and enabling business change and transformation efforts. The IFS DevOps Engineer will be integral to the deployment, management, and optimization of the IFS ERP.  This role involves designing and implementing new system capabilities and applying and optimizing DevOps practices to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the platform.  As a subject matter expert within the CoE, the engineer will drive the integration of development and operations processes, automate workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key AccountabilitiesDevOps Implementation & Automation:Design and implement DevOps practices for the IFS ERP system, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelinesDevelop and maintain automation scripts for system deployments, configuration management, and monitoringSystem development, Configuration & Management:Maintain a prioritised backlog of platform, process and application changesConduct system development and configuration activity (Configuration, Reports, Integrations and Modifications) within controlled settings such as IFS Build Place and Use PlaceWork with the Platform and Environment Manager to ensure the reliability, performance and security of system environments within agreed best practiceOversee system provisioning, configuration, and integration with other tools and platformsBusiness Process:Develop a strong understanding of business process to ensure system configuration is optimally alignedIdentify opportunities to exploit product features that could enable process efficienciesMonitoring & Performance Optimization:Implement and manage monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and healthAnalyze telemetry, performance metrics and logs to identify and resolve issues proactivelyCollaboration & Support:Assist in the design and preparation of technical specifications, project documentation, workflow analysis to meet system and project needsWork closely with other development teams to support system development and deployment activitiesProvide 3rd line technical support for system issues, including troubleshooting and resolution of complex problemsWork closely with other IT teams, business units, and external vendors to resolve issues and implement changesCommunicate effectively with users and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of system status and support activitiesEvolution of the Centre of Excellence:Contribute to the establishment of the CoE by defining and documenting DevOps best practices and standardsSupport knowledge transfer and training initiatives to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices within the CoE, including shift left opportunities to the CoE Application SupportSecurity & Compliance:Implement and manage security measures in line with organizational policies to protect the IFS system and associated dataEnsure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulationsKnowledgeIn-depth understanding of the ERP applications and their architecture, with functional and technical expertise in at least one of the following IFS areas, and enthusiastic to broaden your understanding across other areas:  Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Projects, Human Capital Management, Asset and Service Management Understanding of IFS Solutions Manager related functionality, profiles and permissions setup Ability to perform workflow automations using IFS Events and Migration jobs, Custom Configurations, Lobbies and Reporting Familiarity with DevOps principles, tools, and methodologiesKnowledge of CI/CD practices, automation, and cloud computingThorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and project delivery frameworks SkillsProficiency in scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell and PL/SQLExperience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, MS Bicep, Docker and KubernetesStrong skills in system configuration management, version control, and deployment automationAbility to analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex issues Experience 3 years experience with IFS 10 or IFS Cloud, 5 years+ total experience with enterprise -grade ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle EBS)Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related field preferred but not essential   At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. #LI-LS1#LI-HYBRID

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