Principal Software Engineer Oracle (HCM)

NMDP•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Principal Software Engineer position is responsible for delivering successful technical solutions for the Oracle HCM Cloud/Fusion platforms. The individual is responsible for development and support activities with minimal supervision and guidance. A successful candidate will have a solid record of delivering technical solutions under timeline and a proven track record of working efficiently with business, functional, and technical teams. This role’s focus is on the development, maintenance, and support of new and existing Oracle EBS and Cloud/Fusion functionality. The Principal Software Engineer will mentor, lead, and indirectly influence internally and cross functionally. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Leads and participates in schedule definition, system design, scope definition and development/selection of software solutions: Works with a team or independently to research and define user requirements and understand their needs, address those needs, handle problems as they arise, and escalate issues as required. With minimal direction, works to formulate system scope, objectives, requirements, and design documentation. Works with a team to provide information and development schedules for assigned work. Leads the creation of appropriate documentation for all application modifications and new development. Develops applications/enhancements within NMDP defined architecture and following the predefined processes/methodologies. Proactively communicates with and coordinates activities with other team members. Team Support: Works with team members to develop, maintain and improve critical internal and external production applications. Works with Infrastructure and Service Desk teams to identify, diagnose and remediate production system issues. Provides timely status updates for assigned work to the team members and leadership. Researches the changing marketplace to keep current with technology and upgrades. Provides production system support as needed. Mentor, support, guide, and train other team members. May support or provide technical expertise within team and cross functionally. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of enterprise frameworks, systems integrations, software development and testing methodologies is required
Technical expertise/knowledge of development tools and processes
Strong knowledge of developing interface and conversion routines
Advanced knowledge of the development life cycle including testing process and methods, variable programming fundamentals, conditional execution, data structures, compilation and debugging tools
Advanced knowledge of Agile and object-oriented software development methodologies
Generating process documentation
Familiarity with SDLC
Automated testing / regression testing
Experience in a Scrum/Agile development environment
Knowledge and experience with o SQL, PL/SQL, XML, BI Publisher o Oracle Visual Builder Studio o Oracle Fast Formulas o Linux shell scripts o SOAP XML, WSDL, XML schema, and XSL o RESTful services, JSON o SOA gateway deployments o SOAPUI, XMLSpy, POSTMAN for SOA testing and development o Code management and deployment platforms for Oracle Fusion/PaaS
Knowledge of some or all of Cloud HCM suite of products: o Core HR o Payroll o Learning o Absence Management o Time and Labor o Compensation o Recruiting o Workforce management o Performance management o Goal management o Reporting – OTBI/BI-SQL o Benefits
Opening, managing, and resolving Oracle service requests with Oracle support
Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle suggested standards and approach for delivering EBS and Cloud solutions
Work within a team environment.
Manage oneself in a complex, high speed, self-correcting environment obtaining desirable results.
Effectively facilitate and lead meetings.
Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Be self-motivated.
Prioritize workload to meet deadlines and work objectives
Meet time commitments on multiple tasks with quality deliverables in unsupervised environment.
Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills.
Demonstrate strong understanding and experience of application integrations within the Oracle E-Business Suite platform with other systems
Support and maintain existing EBS extensions
Periodically perform impact analysis of Oracle product updates
Reverse engineer complex modules and enhancements to diagnose root cause of user identified data issues
Read, write, speak and understand English.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, or related technical field that required extensive computer programming. Equivalent related experience and/or education may be substituted for the degree.
7 or more years of technical work experience, working independently and in a team-based software application/development environment.

Nice To Haves

WSO2 experience
Experience with Kintana/HP PPM deployment tools
Knowledge of the Oracle EBS/Fusion distribution and financial applications suite of products: o iExpense o iProcurement o Accounts Payable o Accounts Receivable o Cash Management o Channel Revenue Management o Fixed Assets o General Ledger o Inventory o Bills of Material o Order Management o Advanced Pricing o Projects and/or Grants Accounting o Purchasing o Trading Community Architecture o Order to Cash o Procure to Pay o Application Express (APEX) o Oracle Application Framework o Application Object Library (FND)

Responsibilities

Leads and participates in schedule definition, system design, scope definition and development/selection of software solutions
Works with a team or independently to research and define user requirements and understand their needs, address those needs, handle problems as they arise, and escalate issues as required.
With minimal direction, works to formulate system scope, objectives, requirements, and design documentation.
Works with a team to provide information and development schedules for assigned work.
Leads the creation of appropriate documentation for all application modifications and new development.
Develops applications/enhancements within NMDP defined architecture and following the predefined processes/methodologies.
Proactively communicates with and coordinates activities with other team members.
Works with team members to develop, maintain and improve critical internal and external production applications.
Works with Infrastructure and Service Desk teams to identify, diagnose and remediate production system issues.
Provides timely status updates for assigned work to the team members and leadership.
Researches the changing marketplace to keep current with technology and upgrades.
Provides production system support as needed.
Mentor, support, guide, and train other team members.
May support or provide technical expertise within team and cross functionally.
Other duties as assigned.