Integration Analyst

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the integration of disparate systems including case management systems, workflow/BPM systems and SAP using Microsoft integration technologies.

The remit of the role includes the following:

• To work closely with the business to analyse and understand the technical requirements and develop solutions in order to meet all requirements.
• To define and agree deliverables and timelines to ensure they are fit for purpose in line with the full project plans.  
• To work with the project teams to produce estimates for the technical work required, these should be communicated effectively to ensure good expectation management.
• To produce documentation, technical specifications, training and testing scripts, risk and issue logs and any other necessary project and support documentation.
• To work with other IS teams to manage the requirements relating to interfaces with other systems
• To ensure all project communications, both written and verbal, are managed and delivered in a timely manner.
• To work with the functional analysts to manage any proposed changes or enhancements to agreed scope.
• Work effectively with the whole project team to ensure a fully integrated system is delivered.
• Minimise the firm’s exposure to risk.
• To ensure projects meet quality standards.  
• Ensure that you understand and follow the required IS Policy, Procedures and guidelines provided by the IS Department.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with rest of the IS department.
• Assist other areas of the IS department as and when required.

Be aware of current Health and Safety requirements and co-operate with Facilities Management

Personal skills and competencies

• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels of the business
• Self-motivating with a flexible approach
• Is inquisitive with an analytical mind, but well grounded in reality.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement
• Excellent skills in documentation writing
• Process driven, able to follow a methodology
• Deliver on time, in full all requirements scoped
• Has the confidence and maturity to deal effectively with colleagues in all parts and levels of the business.
• Sets and manages user expectations

Role-specific knowledge, expertise and experience

Essential

• Development of Microsoft integration technologies such as SSIS and DTS
• Experience of SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2014
• Experience of developing in C#
• Development and support experience in an IT discipline
• Strong communication skills as this role will require stakeholder management

Preferred

• Experience of Microsoft BizTalk 2013
• Experience of SSRS and SQL Profiler
• Experience of Web Technologies such as MVC, IIS, WCF and REST
• Experience in a law firm, professional services firm or other service sector industry

Qualifications and other role-specific requirements

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent   

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.