Senior Software Engineer-Oracle EPM

Ameren•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, configures and modifies software projects and/or products or enhancements using various programming languages, technologies and development methodologies. Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements application, software and/or operating system components, software tools, and utilities; conducts performance testing. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to guarantee availability and increase efficiency. Completes technical documentation for multiple functions, including but not limited to testing, QA, training, troubleshooting, operating, and/or procedures for installation and maintenance. Key responsibilities include: Works across multiple areas and integrates knowledge of multiple areas into a single system Implements and tests complex code changes to fix identified defects in existing software products Adds enhancements to new/future software releases Demonstrates strong knowledge of on premise solutions and cloud-based solutions; executes on cloud-based configuration plans for new systems/technologies Assists in performing root cause analysis and interprets the results; provides input into action plan (e.g., provides input into prioritization of offensive/customer-facing issues and defensive/internally focused backlogs) Independently handles/solves software/systems monitoring issues May assist in development of requirements with business analysts and architects; provides recommendations to enhance design to prevent recurrence of defects Provides input on client/customer requirements; may develop implementation plans utilizing cloud-based solutions Demonstrates strong working knowledge and understanding of Ameren’s business to provide quality technical feedback Reviews the Digital organization’s technology enablement and integration plans; demonstrates technical expertise within own technology through determining best course of action for own projects Demonstrates strong working knowledge of agile software development processes and the development lifecycle; liaises with scrum masters and coaches to move project forward Contributes to the development and execution of implementation plans as they relate to API-led solutions; identifies and documents implementation risks of such solutions Utilizes relevant technologies in order to design, develop, document, and support moderate to complex integration solutions applying design patterns, reference architectures, and best practices Collaborates with various stakeholders to test new and modified application solutions utilizing test-driven development when possible; understands methods and technologies for load and performance testing of APIs Works closely with technical and enterprise architects to gather perspective on emerging and/or existing technologies related to API development and management; contributes to referential documentation related to API development standards and best practices Mentors other developers for designing integrations, interfaces, proxies, business objects and business services, as needed May be required to work off-hours for project needs, support/upgrade/outage reasons, and systems implementations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, mathematics, computer science or business
5+ years of relevant experience. Consideration will be given to candidates with nine or more years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree requirement.
Hands on experience in Oracle EPM suite is required
Good analytical, communication, leadership and human relations skills required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Cloud EPM & EPCM is preferred.
Strong hands on development experience with Consolidations, Planning, Essbase, ODI, FDMEE, SmartView and Financial Reporting Studio is preferred.
1-3 years of expertise on DRM/EDMCS application development and maintenance preferred.
Experience with supporting and optimizing the Hyperion integrations using native Oracle technology and Mulesoft preferred.
Strong Understanding of FP& A principles and best practices preferred.
Experience in utility/energy Corporation a plus

Responsibilities

Works across multiple areas and integrates knowledge of multiple areas into a single system
Implements and tests complex code changes to fix identified defects in existing software products
Adds enhancements to new/future software releases
Demonstrates strong knowledge of on premise solutions and cloud-based solutions; executes on cloud-based configuration plans for new systems/technologies
Assists in performing root cause analysis and interprets the results; provides input into action plan (e.g., provides input into prioritization of offensive/customer-facing issues and defensive/internally focused backlogs)
Independently handles/solves software/systems monitoring issues
May assist in development of requirements with business analysts and architects; provides recommendations to enhance design to prevent recurrence of defects
Provides input on client/customer requirements; may develop implementation plans utilizing cloud-based solutions
Demonstrates strong working knowledge and understanding of Ameren’s business to provide quality technical feedback
Reviews the Digital organization’s technology enablement and integration plans; demonstrates technical expertise within own technology through determining best course of action for own projects
Demonstrates strong working knowledge of agile software development processes and the development lifecycle; liaises with scrum masters and coaches to move project forward
Contributes to the development and execution of implementation plans as they relate to API-led solutions; identifies and documents implementation risks of such solutions
Utilizes relevant technologies in order to design, develop, document, and support moderate to complex integration solutions applying design patterns, reference architectures, and best practices
Collaborates with various stakeholders to test new and modified application solutions utilizing test-driven development when possible; understands methods and technologies for load and performance testing of APIs
Works closely with technical and enterprise architects to gather perspective on emerging and/or existing technologies related to API development and management; contributes to referential documentation related to API development standards and best practices
Mentors other developers for designing integrations, interfaces, proxies, business objects and business services, as needed
May be required to work off-hours for project needs, support/upgrade/outage reasons, and systems implementations