Web Developer

Web Developer

Posted 1 day ago by Eames Consulting

£70 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The EDRMS Upgrade Consultant role involves leading the upgrade of the Content Server system from version 22.1 to 24.4, requiring extensive experience with medium-scale systems and a strong development background in oscript. The consultant will work closely with the in-house support team and technical teams to ensure a smooth transition and configuration of the upgraded system. The position is based in Central London with a hybrid working arrangement. The contract is classified as outside IR35 with a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical assessments and impact analysis for requested work.
  • Lead the upgrade of the Content Server system from version 22.1 to 24.4.
  • Liaise with technical teams to build new server clusters and configure the system.
  • Update and migrate custom modules & patches (oscript).
  • Assist in configuration of integrated applications (Java / REST).
  • Configure new OTDS installation and migrate existing data.
  • Conduct fault finding and performance tuning.
  • Carry out functional testing of business-specific processes.
  • Support software delivery into production, including formal handover with documentation.
  • Provide input to project initiation and project reviews.
  • Undertake additional tasks as directed by management.

Key Skills:

  • Experienced IT Consultant with development and production expertise in Content Server v16.x and above.
  • Hands-on experience upgrading Content Server systems in multi-server clustered environments (Wintel).
  • Knowledge of OTDS implementations and data migration.
  • Knowledge and experience of Oracle databases, including SQL and stored procedures.
  • Development expertise in oscript (cside), Java (CWS and REST), and WebReports.
  • Knowledge of Content Server Records Management.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in multicultural environments.

Salary (Rate): £550.00 per day

City: Central London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PROFILE

Job Title: EDRMS Upgrade Consultant

Department: IT

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days on-site, 3 days remote)

Contract: Outside IR35

Rate: £550 per day

Background

The purpose of this role is to work alongside the in-house support team and lead the upgrade of the current Content Server system from version 22.1 to 24.4. The candidate must demonstrate prior experience upgrading medium-scale systems (approximately 4,000 users) with multiple customisations and integrations, along with a strong development background in oscript.

Scope of Services

  • Perform technical assessments and impact analysis to determine level of effort for requested work.
  • Lead the parallel upgrade of the current Content Server 22.1 system to version 24.4, through development, UAT, and production environments.
  • Liaise with technical teams to build new server clusters and configure the system, scaling both vertically and horizontally in a load-balanced environment.
  • Update and migrate custom modules & patches (oscript).
  • Assist in configuration of integrated applications (Java / REST).
  • Deliverables
  • Configure new OTDS installation and migrate existing data.
  • Perform index migration/rebuild as required.
  • Conduct fault finding and performance tuning.
  • Carry out functional testing of business-specific processes.
  • Support all software during delivery into production, including formal handover with documentation to the support team.
  • Provide input to project initiation and project reviews to ensure production maintenance and support are not compromised by implementation.
  • Undertake additional tasks as directed by management.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Experienced IT Consultant with development and production expertise in Content Server v16.x and above.
  • Hands-on experience upgrading Content Server systems in multi-server clustered environments (Wintel).
  • Knowledge of OTDS implementations and data migration.
  • Knowledge and experience of Oracle databases, including SQL and stored procedures.
  • Development expertise in oscript (cside), Java (CWS and REST), and WebReports.
  • Knowledge of Content Server Records Management.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

  • Creativity and imagination.
  • Strong team player.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Quick learner, eager to leverage technologies in a dynamic environment and self-educate on new releases, reporting issues where identified.
  • Ability to work under pressure, with extended schedules, tight deadlines, and conflicting priorities.
  • Sensitivity and effectiveness in multicultural environments.