Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference?

Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? 

Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UKs Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.

• Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.
• Our Mission Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. 

DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. 

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.  This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments.  Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

Come and join the DBS community today!

Defence Business Services (DBS) aims to be the best business services partner for the UK Defence and Security Communities by providing critical business services, including Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement, that enable our customers to focus on strategic Defence priorities and maintain National Security.  

Within DBS, the Digital, Information & Technology (DIT) team is responsible for management, support and delivery of the DBS information technology systems and the provision of accurate and timely management information to our customers.

As the Oracle Expenses Developer, you will be responsible for the development, testing and maintenance of Oracle Fusion Cloud Expenses solution. This application is used by MoD Civilian staff to claim for reimbursement of UK and Overseas Travel and Subsistence Expenses, incurred while on official duty.

The role is specifically responsible for the management of the expenses module which operates within the wider MyHR application. It also involves managing a 2nd line customer support service to the application.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse, design, build, unit test implement, and document the Functional and Technical solutions required in the maintenance of the cloud HCM Expenses Application. Technologies used include Oracle Financials, Oracle Integrations, SQL Plus, and BI Publisher.
• Manage a 2nd line Service call resolution process supporting the MoD wide Cloud Expenses customers.
• Provide practitioner level knowledge of Oracle Cloud Expenses capabilities as an SME.
• Carry out Impact Assessments in support of the implementation of monthly Oracle patches.
• Participate in LM identified formal and desk training in support of role responsibilities.
• Review specifications and ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the design documentation.
• Use data analysis and data modelling techniques (where applicable) to establish, modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions)
• Perform and coordinate reviews of your own work.
• Assist the Service Management Team with the investigation of any incidents. Provide SME support to diagnose the root cause and subsequently support resolution as required.
• Monitor and report to the Lead developer on the progress of systems development projects using agreed processes.
• Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed (as required) and formally documented to facilitate the implementation of software across DBS systems and Oracle Cloud/OIC.
• Collaborate with a wide range of customers or delivery partners to achieve common delivery goals.
• Organise meetings with customers where necessary to define and clarify requirements.
• There may be occasions to represent the Applications team at meetings with Delivery Partners
• Understand security and data privacy standards. 

You will be able to demonstrate:-

• An aptitude for problem solving and analysis
• Being able to logically break down a problem into smaller manageable parts to solve
• The ability to work as part of a Team to achieve individual and team goals
• The ability to work within the constraints of industry best practice and standards
• The ability to understand a business process from a workflow document
• The ability to communicate verbally a technical idea to a non-technical person

You will have:-

• At least 2 years experience in solution development using Oracle Forms 12c, PL/SQL, SQL Plus and Shell Scripting
• Experience of Implementing and maintaining a Functional Expenses solution in Oracle Fusion Cloud
• Experience of designing, building and Implementing an Oracle Integration
• An understanding of the fundamentals for the ERP Cloud Common Features

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Programming and build (software engineering)

• An environment with flexible working options Monday-Friday
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for the King's birthday
• Hybrid working, where role permits
• An opportunity to be considered for Reward & Recognition- £250-£5000 per year.
• Family friendly policies including parental leave and adoption leave
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and personal development of skills
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12 month period for volunteer reserve commitments 
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days per year
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Allowances

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job contact :

• Name : Peter Spencer
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]