IT Application Specialist - Manchester

IT Application Specialist

Location

London

Job Type

Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract

Contract

12 months

Salary

£42000 - £45000 per annum

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Aareon QL & SQL Specialist to join a team on a

12-month fixed-term contract.

This role requires someone with proven, hands-on experience using

Aareon QL and SQL in a professional environment. You will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of how Aareon QL operates, including its functionality, underlying processes and day-to-day use, alongside practical SQL experience.

This is a specialist role, and

both Aareon QL and SQL experience are essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of their practical proficiency in both systems.

Key Responsibilities

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Use

Aareon QL confidently in day-to-day operational and data management activities.

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Demonstrate a strong understanding of Aareon QL functionality and underlying processes.

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Work with Aareon QL data and processes to support operational requirements.

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Use

SQL to query, analyse and manage data.

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Develop and run SQL queries to retrieve and interrogate information.

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Analyse data and identify trends, discrepancies or issues.

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Support data accuracy and integrity across relevant systems.

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Investigate data-related issues and identify appropriate solutions.

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Work with colleagues and stakeholders to understand data and system requirements.

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Maintain accurate records and documentation.

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Support reporting and data analysis requirements.

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Apply strong attention to detail when working with systems and data.

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Follow appropriate processes and data management procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

Aareon QL

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Proven, hands-on professional experience using

Aareon QL.

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Strong understanding of Aareon QL functionality.

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Good understanding of the underlying processes within Aareon QL.

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Practical experience using Aareon QL as part of day-to-day operations.

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Ability to demonstrate and evidence your Aareon QL proficiency.

SQL

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Proven hands-on experience using

SQL.

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Ability to write and use SQL queries.

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Experience querying and extracting data.

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Experience analysing and managing data using SQL.

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Ability to investigate data issues using SQL.

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Strong understanding of data structures and relationships.

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Ability to demonstrate and evidence your SQL proficiency.

Desirable Skills & Experience

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Experience working within housing, property or asset management environments.

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Experience supporting business-critical systems.

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Experience with data migration, cleansing or validation.

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Experience producing reports and analysing operational data.

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Experience working with multiple stakeholders to resolve system or data issues.

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Strong understanding of data quality and information governance.

Personal Attributes

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Highly analytical and detail-oriented.

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Methodical and organised.

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Confident working with complex systems and data.

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Strong problem-solving skills.

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Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

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Clear communicator who can explain technical information to non-technical colleagues.

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Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Additional Information

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12-month fixed-term contract.

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Both

Aareon QL and SQL are mandatory requirements for this position.

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Candidates who do not have demonstrable experience with

both systems will not meet the essential requirements of the role.