Job Description
Job Description
Our Oakland, CA client is seeking a Senior Engineer to support its Finance and HR systems in a hands-on, application-focused role. This position is not development-heavy but centers on improving IT operations, troubleshooting technical issues, coordinating integrations, and driving process efficiencies. The engineer will manage enterprise applications such as Dynamics GP (Great Plains), ADP, and other related platforms, enabling better support for business functions like Finance, HR, and recruiting.
The ideal candidate is adept at vendor management, systems troubleshooting, and building automation strategies, showcasing a strong grasp of Finance and HR applications.
This is a contract-to-hire role, and is onsite 5 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Support: Provide day-to-day application troubleshooting and issue resolution for tools like Dynamics GP, ADP, and Jobvite.
- Integration & Automation: Lead system integrations and identify automation opportunities to streamline processes.
- Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with external vendors for system upgrades, implementations, and support.
- Documentation & Knowledge Management: Create robust knowledge-sharing materials for sustained IT efficiency.
- User Adoption: Assist end-users with onboarding and training for new applications and features.
Education & Experience:
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focusing on financial applications.
- Proven expertise in financial systems, enterprise applications, and accounting software.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of financial systems, accounting software, financial reporting tools, and payment gateways.
- Proficiency in cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards and financial auditing processes.
- Strong communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to financial systems.
- Understanding of project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2.
- Basic programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation or troubleshooting.
- Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and reporting tools to extract and analyze data from financial applications.