OMS Developer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is a unique and growing systems and service integrator, delivering innovative solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and change in frontline digital services. In response to the demands of the growing business Leidos requires a System Analyst Engineer to support the pre-sales, bid and ultimately delivery phases for Devolved Government, UK Government, Energy & Transport focused Digital modernisation programmes.

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

Working with the IS Operations team the role will sit alongside Testers, Software Developers and engineers.

The OMS Developer will play a key technical role in the delivery, support, and maintenance of our IT solution. With a strong focus on IBM Sterling OMS, including Java development.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a developer, integrator, and analyst for complex and technically difficult assignments; collaborate with other developers working on production issues.

• Participate in application walkthroughs and in peer code reviews for conformance to standards.

• Create and maintain appropriate documentation.

• Consistently apply Information Technology software standards and help to establish department specific standards.

• A good understand of Build and Deployment best practice.

Required Skills/Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following: OMS development and integration, Java Development

• Demonstrated experience in implementing solutions within IBM Sterling OMS

• Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server

• Demonstrated proficiency in Oracle 11g database query development, optimization, and tuning

• Minimum of 3 years solid Java EE 6+ experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in full disciplined SDLC lifecycle frameworks and methodologies

• Experience of working in Agile/Scrum working environment

• Must hold or be eligible to apply for SC clearance.

• Practical and pragmatic approach – willing to get ‘hands on’ to deliver what is needed.

• Exceptional communication skills, fluent in English

Desired Skills:

• Exposure to IBM DataPower servers, clustering, and resource configuration

• Proficiency in using test tools and automated unit test tool frameworks to support development

• Proficiency to ETL Tools (preferably IBM DataStage, Oracle SQL Loader)

• Experience of AWS would be beneficial

• Exposure to WebSphere MQ,IB, and ESB servers, clustering, resource configuration

• Exposure to Sterling suite – OMS/Control Centre.

• Knowledge of Web Services (SOAP, RESTful API, etc.), CSV, JSON, JMS, SQL

Key Results Areas:

• Adhere to Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF) policy and guidelines as the Architecture Framework that captures and presents information in a rigorous, coherent and comprehensive way

• Able to interpret business requirements and programming specifications that solve business needs

• Ensure adherence to architecture standards, risk management and security policies

• Collaborate with the management and development teams on determining technology vision of current and future initiatives

• Ensure all projects are completed on time with proper documentation and within programme quality standards

• Remain current on the latest technologies and make recommendations for technology platform improvements

***MUST BE AUTHORISED TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM***

Clearance Required:

• Clearance to Start: BPSS

• Clearance for Role: SC

What do we do for you?:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, and cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working: https://www.leidos.com/sites/g/files/zoouby166/files/2019-11/PDF-Dynamic-Working-Leidos-UK.pdf

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.