IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services and one of UK’s largest privately held software companies. We help organisations to make better business decisions by developing integrated software solutions to minimise admin, make business processes more efficient and give more time to do what’s valued. We started 45 years ago with accountancy software and have evolved to be trusted by more than 100,000 customers in 135 countries around the world. We invest heavily in development using the latest processes and technologies, driven by our Indian and Romanian Product Development Centres to build the next generation of cloud-based accountancy, HR and education solutions. Our global and domestic payroll and HR solutions are used nearly five million employees. Almost one million UK employees are managed by our HR solutions, and one in eight UK employees are paid through IRIS payroll solutions. We are the largest third-party online tax filer with UK Government, and we are used by 54 of the top 100 US and 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We also serve over 13,000 schools and academies, and almost five million UK families use our apps to connect to their child’s school. Founded in 2005, iSAMS By IRIS is the market leader in cloud-based, multi-platform education administration solutions. Transforming the way schools store, manage and communicate information, iSAMS offers a world-class Management Information System (MIS) that is intuitive to use, flexible in its approach and accessible globally. Purpose : As a Reporting Services Developer, your main responsibility is to create high-quality reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI and inhouse Report Designer. You'll also provide advice, training, and support to both new and existing iSAMS and Ed:gen customers. This role involves making sure all custom, catalogue/templates, and built-in reports are developed and delivered smoothly and on time Responsibilities : As a Reporting Services Developer in this team, your role involves the following: • Meeting deadlines, and delivering on requirements. • Keeping the Service Desk logging system accurate and up-to-date, including adding detailed notes to calls. • Collaborating with existing Report Developers to provide report development services. • Designing visually appealing reports using SSRS and Power BI • Proactively offering solutions and maintaining a high level of service. • Using remote access technology, knowledge sources, and diagnostic tools to resolve or direct tickets to appropriate teams. • Identifying recurring incidents or requests and raising awareness. • Assisting with technical and non-technical 'How To' queries as needed. • Maintaining accurate information to reduce the impact on the stakeholders, such as technical data for support forums and internal documentation. • Participating in team projects aimed at improving report quality and service efficiency. • Engaging in continuous learning and development activities within the team. • Regularly reviewing internal procedures for accuracy and proposing necessary alterations. • Maintaining a solid understanding of the iSAMS/Ed:gen product and staying current with system developments. • Undertaking other reasonable tasks or projects that support iSAMS/Ed:gen business needs and align with your capabilities • Attending in person events such as team meetings Experience : • Proficient in creating reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). • Understanding of Microsoft Power BI. • Strong SQL skills in T-SQL. • Prior experience in direct interaction with clients or customers. • Able to adjust smoothly to changing demands. • Approaches work with a "can do" attitude. • Willing and capable of acquiring new knowledge and skills on the job Show more Show less

About IRIS IRIS is one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, providing mission-critical cloud and on-premise solutions to more than 100,000 customers across the SME, accountancy, education, and HR & payroll sectors. Over 1 million users depend on our products daily. About the Role We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Service Operations team within the Group Engineering function. This role is ideal for someone passionate about automation, performance optimization, and building secure and scalable systems. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our CI/CD pipelines, deployment frameworks, monitoring systems, and cloud infrastructure across public and private environments. Your work will enable engineering teams to release high-quality software reliably and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling Manage and monitor development, test, and production environments Ensure infrastructure is secure, cost-effective, and scalable Collaborate with developers, QA, and security teams to streamline deployments Drive improvements in tooling, monitoring, and cloud infrastructure Research and recommend best-in-class technologies and practices Support both Windows and Linux systems in a cloud-first environment Requirements Must-Have Experience: 7+ years in DevOps, Site Reliability, or Cloud Engineering roles Strong experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Bamboo, TeamCity, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Git) Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) Strong background in system administration (Windows Server and Linux) Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Rackspace, or OpenStack Working knowledge of Kubernetes (preferably EKS in AWS) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Packer, etc.) Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Nice to Have: Experience in Agile development environments Good understanding of networking protocols (DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, etc.) Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database systems What We’re Looking For Technically strong, detail-oriented problem solver Excellent communicator and team collaborator Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn Passionate about automation, performance, and innovation Able to prioritize, plan, and deliver under minimal supervision