ICT Application Developer and Functional Partner – Spare Parts Area

ICT Application Developer and Functional Partner – Spare Parts Area Numero lavoro CGS12720 Nazione Italia Sede: COESIA Città Bologna About the Company A group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia’s companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and high-performance transmissions. Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023. About the Role Are you an ICT Application Developer with expertise in Oracle and COBOL, and a passion for solving complex problems? We offer a unique opportunity to join our team at our headquarters in Bologna, as part of the Global IT Coesia Competence Center. You'll be part of an international team, organized by business processes, and actively contribute to the development and optimization of our applications. The Role and Your Responsibilities As an ICT Application Developer and Functional Partner in the Spare Parts area, you'll be a key figure in the development and management of our custom applications, with a particular focus on Oracle and COBOL systems. Your responsibilities will include: Business Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to prioritize goals and needs, helping to implement the most efficient and cost-effective ICT solutions. Requirements Analysis and functional specification definition: Analyze business requirements for change requests, from charter definition to prioritization, collaborating with Key Users to translate business requirements into the detailed system changes to be applied Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions based on Oracle Database 11g, Oracle SQL Developer Oracle Form Builder, and Oracle Report Builder, with specific knowledge of Sales & Distribution scenarios. Solid knowledge of COBOL will also be required for maintaining and developing on existing systems. Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor system effectiveness and performance (KPIs) for assigned business processes. You'll not only provide user support but also proactively propose updated solutions to improve efficiency. User Support & Partnership: Provide close user support, acting as a true IT Business Partner. Incident Management: direct solve urgent incidents and issues highlighted by the business, and / or Support external Application Maintenance Partners in resolving the same, investigating and providing necessary troubleshooting assistance. Collaboration: Cooperate with both internal and external resources, under the IT Global Business Analyst's supervision, to resolve incidents, implement change requests, and lead small-to-mid-sized projects. Preferred Knowledge: A good understanding of SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) will be considered a plus. What You Need to Be Successful The ideal candidate is a professional with a solid background and proven experience in software development. Required Qualifications and Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent). Oracle Experience: Documented experience in Oracle application development (Oracle certifications are a plus) and Cobol knowledge. Overall Experience: 4-7 years of experience with Spare Parts processes and IT systems. Oracle Development: Strong experience (3-5 years) in Oracle application development, with specific skills in Oracle Database 11g, Oracle SQL Developer Oracle Form Builder, and Oracle Report Builder. Programming: Excellent knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL programming. COBOL: Solid knowledge of COBOL. SAP: Experience with SAP Sales & Distribution is highly recommended. Pricing: Experience with Price List Management and Calculation. Complex Solutions: Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement complex software solutions. Soft Skills: Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Communication: Strong ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with individuals of diverse skills and organizational levels. Proactivity: A proactive mindset and the ability to help prevent problems and optimize existing processes according to models and standards defined by the Coesia group. Organization: Highly organized, self-starter, and well-structured. English: Excellent written and verbal English skills are essential for this role in an international context. Interaction: Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience working in multicultural and international environments, allowing for easy interaction with colleagues across the Coesia group. Leadership: A team player with a strong sense of initiative and leadership skills. Our Offer A dynamic and stimulating work environment within a leading global manufacturing company. The opportunity to work on innovative technologies and challenging projects. Professional growth paths and continuous training opportunities. A collaborative and international team.