Oracle Technical Architect
Job Description:
At present, we have an excellent opportunity for a Oracle Technical Architect in our Denver (Panorama), Colorado location. We are looking for a Oracle Technical Architect with Web methods skills to join our team and play an integral role in the development and support of enterprise level applications. You must be a self-starter and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. You will be asked to work on a wide variety of tasks from 100% new development to bug fixes and maintenance. This includes working with the business and the technology areas to understand requirements for IT development and support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop, test and implement complex processes for applications like Oracle, Tradesphere and other custom applications in production and development environments.
- Analyze solution Design, build and maintain technical specifications, interface specifications and systems design based on business/functional requirements.
- Work closely with stakeholders to design and document solutions that align with business needs and are consistent with architectural vision
- This role partners directly with the functional and business teams to identify, architect and deliver critical projects that leverage the latest technologies to build and enhance applications.
- Oversee technical deliverables for projects through the software development life cycle, including validating the completeness of estimates, quality and accuracy of technical designs, and build and implementation plans
- Customize and develop Interfaces, Reports and Extensions as needed to support business requirements.
- Identify, document and support the design, creation and maintenance of and integrations between internal and external sources within the IT applications to support critical business functions
- Analyze and research new and existing products, procedures, processes within the IT space.
- Identify innovative solutions to business issues in technical development.
- Enforce development guidelines and best practices to improve products/services or processes
- Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challenges
- Coordinate and drive multiple disciplines to successfully deliver initiatives
- Surface and provide insights into risks and potential failures and drive to resolution
- Communicate project status and coordination of IT improvements.
- Coordinating with different client applications teams for their requirements to provide a common interface.
- Participate in system-level tests responsible for comparing actual results with expected results.
- This role is involved in providing end user support including resolving incidents logged by the business users
- Provide support to users and assist with troubleshooting application & business process issues.
- Coordinate with business users and external vendors/partners to manage and maintain all IT related systems, including stable and accurate production instances like Oracle Applications and Tradesphere.
- Provide solutions to complex problems aimed at achieving business outcomes.
- Provide recommendations around how to leverage the IT systems to improve operational efficiencies
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs: i.e., special projects, Enhancements etc.
- Guides others in resolving complex issues in the specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures
- Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist.
- Acts as a mentor for colleagues including team members and partners with less experience.
- Serves as an expert in multiple disciplines
- Serves as a resource for best practices/quality on the teams or projects
- Often leads the work of project teams; may formally train junior staff.
- Works independently or in teams as required
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a good understanding of enterprise-class IT development methodologies and demonstrate solid skills in and around business processes. This individual must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate a team-oriented, goal and results-driven work ethic. The role requires working collaboratively with the business community and other IT team members within a dynamic and high-profile environment.
- Advanced knowledge and Demonstrated experience in the implementation and support of Oracle technologies including SQL, PL/SQL, SQL performance tuning , Oracle workflow, Oracle Applications Framework (OAF), XML Publisher, Forms & Reports.
- Must possess strong skills in developing Interfaces, Reports and Extensions and customization utilizing Oracle best practice methodology
- Experience in building custom applications on top of ERP applications (including data modeling, architecture etc.)
- Good knowledge in underlying ERP applications and database architecture
- Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience with defining and creating highly functional design and coding in a fast-paced evolving environment
- Experience in robust development ensuring low defect products and the ability to articulate the design and implementation details in a way that is clearly understandable across a wide range of personnel with differing backgrounds and levels
- Must have experience supporting/implementing large development projects
- A high degree of technical aptitude over a large scope of IT software, applications and IT architecture disciplines.
- Prior experience working in areas of emerging technology and driving new points of view and capabilities
- Effective software and data troubleshooting skills
- Ability to analyze & resolve production support issues.
- Knowledge of B2B processes, interfaces and good understanding of the integration of various modules with other EBS modules
- Experience in installation, configuration and support of Webmethods components
- Experience with API methods and implementation of web services in a distributed architecture system
- Must have experience supporting implementations /R12/other ERPs
- Knowledge and familiarity in underlying Oracle ERP applications database architecture, as well as Oracle database
- Prior experience in managing complexities of Project and Software Development Life Cycle Methodologies, planning, and estimation and experience delivering end-to-end solutions
- Self-Driven and ability to react to change and shifting priorities.
- Ability to plan and organize work in a fast-paced environment coordinating with internal customers to help support and enhance business systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment including the ability to work collaboratively with business users and across project teams
- Ability to co-ordinate with a team of developers in onshore and offshore and ensuring on-time quality
- Must have experience supporting/implementing large development projects
- Ability to work independently with little direction and supervision, to manage/ self-direct multiple projects and meet predefined deadlines, make time for unplanned assignments, adapt to changing priorities
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience levels
- Superior interpersonal skills, strong adaptability skill, strong analytical skills, and superior verbal and writing communication skills
- 4-year degree from an accredited college/university in Information Systems (Computer Science) or related field or equivalent related experience.
- 8 to 10 years of total experience, at least 5 years as an Oracle Applications Developer in using SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Workflow , Forms 6i, Reports, XML, OAF and ADF
Preferred Qualifications
- Advance degree or post-graduation degree is preferred.
- Previous experience in the electronics, manufacturing, or distribution industries
- Previous experience working for a large public enterprise corporation.
- Manufacturing Functional experience
- Knowledge and experience in Webmethods.
- Experience working with Oracle EBS R12 application is a plus
- Experience in Oracle EBS modules ( Inventory, Order Management, Purchasing,BOM, WIP, Costing, Advance Pricing) and additional knowledge of other modules is required
What’s In It For You:
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off package
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
- Growth Opportunities
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Deeply discounted RTD Passes, with convenient office location off RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit)
- On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles
- 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees!
- And more!