SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Senior FMS Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing & new modules of the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso. The primary focus will be on implementing new functionality in the FMS system, as directed by the SCI global strategy.
The role will also be responsible for being part of the 2nd & 3rd line support queue, helping support analysts to resolve problem which require source code analysis, or advanced business knowledge.
The Senior FMS Developer may be required to deputise for the Scrum Master/PDM when (s)he is out of the office, along with other FMS Developers in other regions.
The Senior FMS Developer will work closely with country, regional and centre based finance teams to provide reporting and analytical information to assist in the running of an efficient and effective finance global function.
The Senior FMS Developer will work with the FMS Technical Architect, FMS Scrum Master(s) and other FMS Developers in other locations to provide a reliable, scalable and performant Agresso system to all SCI countries and those members that participate in the shared service.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
At least 8 years’ experience working in an IT development role
Strong understanding of the business processes of a financial Management systems preferably an ERP
Proven technical skills in a mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will be provided if required)
Good T-SQL language skills
Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
A desire to work on an enterprise level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
Experience of CI/CD process for global development team, allowing for frequent code updates with zero downtime
Knowledge of major cloud service providers, like AWS, Azure etc.
Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
Strong Excel skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
Proven experience in implementing and managing Agresso applications
Experience with any of the following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
Track record of administering & supporting applications in a complex global organisation
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
Automated build and deployment process with tools like Jenkins and Maven, eliminating 80% of manual work
Experience of using GitHub, including branching, merging, and tagging
Good hands-on knowledge of Source Code Management (Version Control System) tools like Git and Subversion
Apply via :
kenya.savethechildren.net
