Senior Application Specialist – Oracle Fusion

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•West Allis, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Application Specialist – Oracle Fusion is a full-time, U.S.-based remote IT role supporting, developing, configuring, and optimizing Oracle Fusion Cloud modules, including ERP, HCM, and SCM. The role focuses on system stability and business-process efficiency through application administration, troubleshooting, reporting, integrations, data management, and system enhancements. It collaborates with functional and technical teams on implementation, support, upgrades, and application improvements. The posting also describes responsibilities and qualifications for a Solutions Engineer IV, including full-stack enterprise application development, Agile delivery, architecture, testing, implementation, support, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. It requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience and at least five years of related experience; seven years in information systems, including four years directly developing enterprise-grade applications, is preferred. Brookdale offers benefits that vary by employment status. The position is described as full-time and remote in the U.S. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Oracle Fusion ERP experience.
Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM, SCM, ERP, OCI, OIC, FDI, VBCS, and Redwood is listed in the posting.
Experience with ERP/HCM implementations, support, or managed services.
Strong understanding of business processes related to the relevant Oracle module.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related area, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Expert experience with database technologies and CRUD concepts, including database design and tuning.
Advanced experience with unit, integration, and acceptance testing; expertise in unit testing packages, automated testing, and TDD.
Expert experience using application design patterns and modifying or creating design patterns.
Successful experience as an actively involved member of an Agile team, preferably Scrum; at least one Agile certification.
Effective collaboration and communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Exceptional mastery of multiple programming languages and databases, with ability to learn unfamiliar technologies.
Knowledge of multiple major Brookdale business areas, business personas, and operational flows.
Ability to diplomatically challenge the status quo when appropriate.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; the role also involves standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and vision.
Ability to interact with co-workers, residents, or vendors.

Nice To Haves

Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) certifications in Fusion modules are highly desirable but not required.
Relevant technical certifications are preferred.
Seven years of information systems experience, including four years of direct experience developing enterprise-grade applications, is preferred.
Familiarity with Oracle databases and PL/SQL is a plus.
Agile experience preferably with Scrum; at least one Agile certification is specified in the knowledge and skills section.

Responsibilities

Specialize in Oracle Fusion modules such as Finance (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM), and Procurement.
Resolve functional and technical issues, analyze errors, and provide user support.
Develop and support applications built on the VBCS platform and Redwood.
Create and maintain reports and dashboards using OTBI and BI Publisher.
Facilitate data migration and integrations with other systems using FBDI, REST/SOAP APIs, and OIC.
Analyze, design, develop, test, document, and implement new and existing applications and solutions.
Drive application and architecture design and development reviews to ensure compliance with appropriate technology and standards.
Assist with and improve the change management process, including presentations, approvals, and adherence to guidelines; mentor and train team members on the process.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to support business objectives and continual improvement of team dynamics and development practices.
Promote identification and resolution of application and technical issues; monitor sustainability, optimize uptime, conduct root-cause analysis, and identify remediation strategies to prevent recurrence.
Keep current with technology and industry trends, evaluate applicability to business objectives, and design and implement appropriate solutions; maintain external technology relationships and mentor team members on new technologies.
Adapt, create, and implement technology interfaces, platforms, and frameworks, and mentor team members.
Deliver high-quality, scalable solutions and improvements to customer experience and operational excellence, with consideration for future platforms and strategic business needs.
Participate in delivery activities including analysis, development, configuration, testing, implementation, and support of software applications.
Support team members and cross-functional teams through collaboration, and contribute to business process and operational-flow improvements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid time off for full-time associates
Paid holidays for full-time associates
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates
Adoption benefit for full-time associates
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates
Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates
Health Savings Account for full-time associates
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates
Professional development opportunities
Programs supporting health and wellness
Naturalization application fee advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates with at least one year of service