Oracle Applications Developer Senior

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Oracle Applications Developer Senior (Oracle Applications Development Team) supports, analyzes, troubleshoots, and develops Oracle-based applications, which are responsible for Arizona Department of Revenue tax accounting systems. As part of the Oracle Support Team, this role will be responsible for the design and development of client and/or server solutions in order to meet required business needs. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable programming languages and development platforms
Knowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to application support, development, and modernization
Knowledge of the Software Development Life-Cycle
Knowledge and understanding of NoSQL Databases
Knowledge of financial based applications (bank/taxes)
Knowledge of Azure DevOps for code migrations
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Strong proficiency developing and writing technical documentation
Strong mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to plan, organize, and document technical specifications
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, and classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues to resolve problems.
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Nice To Haves

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of eight years programming experience, at least three of which in development
Previous experience designing and developing client/server solutions
Experience with Oracle Forms, PLSQL and Oracle Reports or Oracle Analytic Publisher
Experience with Linux OS and shell scripting

Responsibilities

Analyzes requirements and provide feedback to BAs and Business prior to finalizing requirements
Provides input to BAs and PM to meet functional and technical design needs
Proposes solutions to the BAs and business
Recommends improvements to existing code
Conducts peer reviews with peers, BAs and Test Team
Develops new applications and/or functionality to meet defined requirements and technical designs
Creates deliverables according to the Software Development Life-Cycle
Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and provide feedback before prior to finalizing
Contribute to the completion of technical projects and specifications
Analyze and resolve production problems in a timely manner
Propose solutions and communicate those to peers and clients
Conducts performance tuning, reviews, and application testing
Reviews and recommend improvements to existing code
Provides support to Oracle Support Team with application issues’
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to job related duties such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: -
Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
Completes all required training in a timely manner.
Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
Assists in the training of new employees
Provides guidance to junior developers
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.