While you’ll have heard our name, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about NEXT. Like how we create most of our systems ourselves – whether it’s a website, mobile app or application. What’s more, we’re growing. Fast. And it’s the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.
About the Team
Computer Services are the backbone of support for ALL colleagues across NEXT underpinning both the business and NEXT Technology. They consist of the 1st line central support team's, Data Access, Service Management, alongside looking after our Centrally managed environments - the lot! They also look after some of the lesser known areas of NEXT Technology such as essential communications, managed print and reprographics
The Technology Squad mainly looks after the ITOM aspects of ServiceNow from CMDB Management and Discovery to Event Management and Automation. We look after the ITOM aspects of ServiceNow from CMDB Management and Discovery to Event Management and Automation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Control and manage the day to day running of the ServiceNow platform.
* Develop and manage any changes to the ServiceNow platform including liaising with 3rd party vendors to develop the software.
* Ability to scope, test and implement any ServiceNow related projects, including the necessary communication and creation of the supporting documentation.
* Prioritise workloads and be able to identify key areas that could be improved using automation/orchestration.
* Perform regression testing and applying fixes to the system for upgrades/patches.
* Work closely with the Service Delivery Team Leader to provide SME advice and recommendations.
CRITERIA
Essential
* Previous hands on experience of developing on the ServiceNow Platform
* Experience of development/implementation of ITOM
* Estimate and contribute to user and technical stories
* Proven capabilities in managing enterprise level platforms
* System integration experience using web services REST/SOAP
* Understanding of XML, HTML, AJAX, CSS, Bootstrap, JQuery, JSON
* Working knowledge of Javascript specifically Glide APIs
* Ability to manage projects, testing and documentation
* Strong planning skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
* Experience using MS SQL and Powershell
Desirable
* One or more CIS certifications
* Certified System Administrator certification
* Good business awareness and experience of ServiceNow
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About some of our Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.