Oracle HCM Developer

Job ID: Job ID 74531

Team: Team Tech

Location: Location Leicester

Contract Type: Contract Type Perm

Job Schedule: Job Schedule Full time

Salary: Salary From £40,897

Posting Date: Posting Date 24/02/2026

Apply Before: Apply Before 06/03/2026

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Summary

As an Oracle HCM Developer at Next, you will play a vital role in evolving our people systems to support a large, dynamic workforce. Reporting to the Team Leader for WFM & Payroll, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of developers to translate complex business requirements into seamless digital solutions. Whether you are delivering enhancements to our existing setup or solving intricate configuration challenges, your work ensures our HR technology remains first-class. To help you succeed and grow, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, encouraging you to explore new product features and share your expertise with the wider team.

What you'll take on

Configure and maintain the Oracle SaaS environment to meet evolving business needs.
Lead on Absence Management, providing expert support and delivering enhancements for this specific module.
Solve complex problems by resolving incidents via ServiceNow and identifying fixes within the Oracle solution.
Collaborate with the team to implement new features and represent Next on Oracle’s Customer Connect Portal.
Manage your workflow by keeping Azure DevOps (ADO) user stories and tasks updated with precision.
Create detailed documentation and training materials to help others understand and use the system effectively

What you'll bring

Previous experience configuring Oracle Cloud HCM is essential, with specific experience in the Absence Management module.
The ability to clearly articulate messages to different audiences and constructively challenge requirements to find the best solution.
You enjoy problem-solving and can remain self-motivated while juggling multiple, changing priorities.
Strong time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
A keen interest in AI implementation and a desire to learn new skills to resolve technical challenges.
A "can-do" attitude and a preference for working in the office (at least 3 days a week) to foster team spirit and customer connection

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.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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Team Overview

We are a global tech innovator and a software house inside a retailer. Our platforms power online journeys, store systems, and automated warehouses. Be part of a team that owns end-to-end delivery, shipping often, owning outcomes and keeping our customers moving.

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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!