JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently sourcing for a Senior Application System Engineer (Local National) to strengthen our team in Basra, Iraq on 5 days on 2 days off rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently sourcing for a Senior Application System Engineer (Local National) to strengthen our team in Basra, Iraq on 5 days on 2 days off rotation.

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The role

Wood is currently sourcing for a Senior Application System Engineer (Local National) to strengthen our team in Basra, Iraq on 5 days on 2 days off rotation.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end support for business and technical application systems to both local and expatriate staff.
• Perform business analysis and application system solution design for business process digitalization.
• Conduct application configuration, implementation, development and operations based on Business Process Management and other application platforms.
• Act as a key liaison between end-users and IT, ensuring application-related issues and requests are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Implement and maintain IT application processes and procedures aligned with organizational standards.
• Establish and maintain data governance policies, processes, and standards to ensure data quality, consistency, and security across applications.
• Support the IT department in market surveys, solution evaluations, testing, and proof of concept (POC) activities for new or upgraded IT applications.
• Organize and conduct workshops, user training, and knowledge transfer sessions for new application rollouts or major updates.
• Participate in the entire IT application lifecycle including, but not limited to:
  • Application onboarding/offboarding
  • License custody and compliance tracking
  • Capacity planning and performance monitoring
  • Configuration management and documentation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Perform application components and data management administrative operations on the application servers of Windows and Linux OS.
• Monitor application systems for performance, reliability, and security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with vendors and external solution providers during integration, troubleshooting, or support processes.
• Document processes, change logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to application operations.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and internal controls related to IT applications and data.
• Contribute to maintaining and evolution of IT application architecture.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing enhancements for system usability and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT application support, software engineering, software development or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise business and technical applications (ERP, CRM, Asset Management, etc.).
• Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM), especially regarding incident, change, and configuration management.
• Solid experience and skill in Linux system administration, good understanding in OS principles, file system, virtualization, container technology and common database technology.
• Solid mastery of at least one programming language in Java, C++, Python. Skills and experiences in low-code programming platform is a strong plus.
• Experience in developing or implementing data governance frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support diverse user groups.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.