Project Officer, Application & Test Analyst Grade 8 - ICT & Digital ref no:532
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2020 – 2024, the evaluation of the National Youthreach Programmes (2019), the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
SOLAS currently have a vacancy within our ICT & Digital Team for an Application Support and Test Analyst. In this role the successful candidates will be primarily responsible for Application Support, Test Planning, Execution and Reporting on software applications. In your role as a Support & Test Analyst, you will be primarily responsible for application support and test planning, execution and reporting on software applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with an inhouse software development team on key custom-built applications. The suitable candidate will have enthusiasm for web technologies, an aptitude for problem solving and a can-do attitude.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €45,203 to €71,810 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 532 should be emailed to recruitment@solas.ie
The closing date is 12pm, Thursday, 28th November 2024.
A Blended Working policy is in place and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.
Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.