System Analyst (CPQ)
We’re building an inclusive work environment
Here at Zen your gender, race, ethnicity, neurodiversity, sexuality, sub culture, size, introversion, extraversion, family background and everything else that shapes you does matter to us. Because they matter to you and are part of who you are.
We’re interested in you as an individual and here you’ll find opportunities to develop, be recognised and hopefully enjoy yourself along the way. So don’t hold back, there is a warm welcome for everyone at Zen and we look forward to meeting you.
The hiring manager for this role is Yahya P. We appreciate that sometimes it’s helpful to talk about the role with someone that works at Zen so if you wish to find out more or discuss any details you’re not sure about, feel free to get in touch by calling 01706 902 275 or if you prefer to send an email – you can to HR@Zeninternet.co.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
About the role
The Systems Analyst (CPQ – Salesforce Industries) role forms part of the Systems Development team within the Technology Department at Zen Internet. Responsibilities include the delivery and support of business applications and functionality on the Salesforce platform (in particular Salesforce Industries – previously Vlocity)
Key Responsibilities
• Interacting daily with stakeholders to understand and evaluate business processes and key requirements, proactively working to resolve issues
• Applying knowledge of Salesforce functionality and configuration to meet customer needs and requirements
• Salesforce Subject Matter Expert - acting as the bridge between the Business and technology functions
• Work with Business Analysts, Product Owner and Project Managers to ensure that the analysis of business needs, the subsequent requirements/ user stories and business processes are clearly understood and captured
• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for business suitability
• Work with Senior members of the team to ensure that the design of proposed solutions is in line with best practices and design guidelines
• Adhering to Salesforce system administration guidelines and standards. Configuration and build conducted in line with agreed best practices and processes
• Hands on configuring, administrating and controlling solutions via the Salesforce platform
• Proactive platform monitoring and alerting (including licenses, certificates, API limits, data storage, backups, archiving, availability, performance, emails functionality) - allowing early identification of potential and actual platform issues
• Management and appropriate escalation of any platform issues
• Responsible for understanding latest technical and functional developments in Salesforce (new features and releases)
• Capturing customer insights and feedback to improve Salesforce effectiveness
Skills & experience
• Excellent understanding of Salesforce technologies, platforms, tools, apps, data management and functionality
• Salesforce Certified Administrator (required)
• Salesforce Certified Industries CPQ Developer (desired)
• Hands on Salesforce configuration experience (Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud)
• Experience collaborating with multiple teams to coordinate work and resolve system issues in an Agile/ Scrum environment.
• Expert hands on knowledge of Vlocity/Salesforce Industries including but not limited to Product Modelling, Decomposition, Ordering, MACD
• Comfortable interacting with people at various levels of the organisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritise and escalate issues as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage expectations and explain detail in both a technical and business friendly way
• Detailed, organised, and results-oriented
• Excellent planning and negotiating skills
• Takes initiative and good level of self-confidence
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Experience of incremental and iterative delivery of business value.
Benefits
- 2 x Life Assurance Cover, with option to flex upwards
- 25 days Annual leave, rising to 30 days with length of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 more.
- Access to private Medical Healthcare and a Healthcare Cash Plan
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Continuous learning and development
- Discounted Mobile plans
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Free onsite parking
- Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Onsite Contemplation and Prayer room
- Onsite Electric Car Charging points
- Optional flexible critical illness cover
- People-friendly policies
- Recognition awards where we celebrate the most awesome people
- Retail discounts
- Salary sacrifice Pension- minimum of 3% Employee contributions for a 5% Employer contribution
- Six monthly salary reviews
- Subsidised Nursery fees
- Subsidised Onsite Restaurant
- Superfast Free Reliable Broadband
- Travel Loan and Ride2Work Schemes
- Two days’ paid leave per year for voluntary work
About Zen
At Zen, we’re proud to do things differently. As the largest independently owned, and B Corp accredited, telecommunications and technology service provider in the UK, we’re not shackled by shareholders or short-term thinking, instead we strive for long-term goals that are aligned to our happiness objectives and driven by our desire to have a positive impact on our people, our customers, our partners, and the planet.
Grown from a pioneering ISP into a company that provides the full range of data, voice, hosting and cloud services to homes and businesses across the UK, we believe that good business is an ethical business, and we have two and a half decades of continuous growth to prove it.
Through our award-winning customer and technical support service we provide our customers with the capabilities they need to communicate, collaborate, and thrive in a highly connected world - supported by a highly robust and resilient independent network. Proud to be named the only Which? recommended provider for Broadband, winners of 18 consecutive PC Pro Best Broadband awards, a UK IT Industry Award for Services Company of the Year, and the UK Customer Experience Silver award for Technology & Telecoms.
We believe that business should be a force for good and we’re committed to improving the lives of our people, creating a better future through our community, charity and D&I work, and to make sure we look after our environment. Perhaps that’s why we’re a certified Great Place to Work TM , achieved Carbon Neutral Plus status and B Corp Certification!