Ellipse Functional Consultant

Our Company

We're Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world's potential. We're people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what's now to what's next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The team

We are seeking an experienced Ellipse 9 Technical Consultant with specialized expertise in both frontend and backend development of the Ellipse 9 Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) application. This role is ideal for a technical professional who excels in customizing, developing, and maintaining Ellipse 9 solutions to support asset-intensive industries such as mining, utilities, transportation, and manufacturing. The successful candidate will work closely with functional consultants, developers, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient technical solutions.

The role

Responsibilities
Frontend Development: Design, develop, and enhance the Ellipse 9 user interface using tools and technologies such as Ellipse Frontend (e.g., Mincom's UI frameworks), JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to improve usability and performance.
Backend Development: Customize and extend Ellipse 9 backend functionalities using languages and frameworks such as COBOL, Java, or Ellipse-specific scripting (e.g., MIMS Control Language) to support business logic and workflows.
System Customization: Build and maintain custom modules, reports, and extensions within Ellipse 9 to meet specific business requirements.
Integration: Develop and manage integrations between Ellipse 9 and external systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SCADA) using APIs, web services, or middleware technologies.
Database Management: Optimize and maintain the Ellipse 9 database (typically Oracle or SQL Server), including writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers for data integrity and performance.
Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to Ellipse 9 performance, stability, and functionality across both frontend and backend components.
Upgrades & Migrations: Support Ellipse 9 upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and compatibility with existing customizations.
Testing: Develop and execute technical test plans for customizations, integrations, and system enhancements, including unit, integration, and performance testing.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including code comments, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides.
Collaboration: Partner with functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical solutions and provide guidance on Ellipse 9 capabilities and limitations.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years focused on Ellipse (preferably version 9) development, customization, and support.

What you'll bring

Technical Skills:
Frontend: Proficiency in Ellipse Frontend development, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and UI/UX design principles tailored to Ellipse 9.
Backend: Strong expertise in Ellipse backend development, including COBOL, Java, MIMS Control Language, or other Ellipse-specific technologies.
Database: Advanced knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, and database management (Oracle or SQL Server) in the context of Ellipse 9.
Integration: Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, web services, Ellipse Integration Platform for Ellipse 9 integrations methodologies.
Tools: Familiarity with development tools such as Eclipse, Git, or other version control systems.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of asset management processes and workflows in industries like mining, utilities, or transportation.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in Ellipse or programming languages are a plus.

Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and manage complex technical projects.
Preferred:
Experience with Ellipse 9 upgrades or cloud deployments.
Knowledge of related EAM systems (e.g., IBM Maximo, SAP EAM) for comparative insights.
Exposure to DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines) in an Ellipse context.
Key Competencies
Deep technical proficiency in Ellipse 9 frontend and backend architecture.
Ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code that aligns with business needs.
Proactive approach to optimizing system performance and resolving technical challenges.

About us

We're a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.