Oracle Fusion Technical Architect

Position Overview

Automus is seeking an Oracle Fusion Technical Architect. This position leads efforts to support the diverse business needs of each client and the implementations of various Oracle Cloud and E-Business Suite applications utilizing Automus proprietary tools and the Automus methodology. Functions as a team leader for small to large projects and is responsible for managing the technical track on client engagements, defining the technical architecture, and all aspects of extending Oracle Cloud Fusion with a technical solution. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks needing independent judgment to implement Oracle products and technology to meet client needs.

Leadership Duties

• Lead and guide work of technical staff
• Coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge/skills
• Coordinate and provide leadership in development of project plans, analysis, design, and development of complex mission-critical project implementation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members
• Research and propose new technologies for improving performance and scalability of applications
• Lead and participate in implementations, enhancements, and extending Oracle Applications
• Develop and migrate to new technologies of information systems and functionality, identify strategies and opportunities for innovation and automation
• Participate in the interview process and provide feedback on applicant qualifications and hiring
• Work closely with other leads and managers within organization and foster collaborative relationships across team members

Requirements Gathering Duties

• Clear understanding of the implementation life cycle using Oracle Cloud
• Interact extensively with client through detailed discussions with client’s managers, process owners, and users across various business functions and geographical locations
• Run design/solution sessions with Automus and client team members
• Solution, document, test and maintain technical enhancements to Cloud including Reports, Interfaces, Data Conversions, Extensions, Workflows (RICEW) using OIC, standard Oracle APIs and standard tools.
• Solution standalone applications using Oracle OCI to integrate with Cloud Fusion using appropriate UX design as required
• Build security requirements and best practices into all solutions given the Client’s security landscape
• Solution best practices to operationally monitor technical interfaces and extensions
• Recommend technical architecture and middleware for each Client situation and be able to present and discuss the solution with C-Level staff
• Prepare design/solution and estimate work efforts for proposed technical solutions
• Actively contribute to established implementation methodology around RAID logs and any other methods to document risks, actions, issues, and dependencies for the overall project
• Ensure design/solution is strictly maintained and enhancements are documented clearly, approved, and communicated to all client users including C-level executives through extensive version control management
• Ensure cross-functional communication to involve other technical and functional consultants and users in making decisions regarding processes that impact multiple technical and functional areas
• Lead client teams in discussions to adopt best practices in implementing and maintaining technical solutions

Analysis, Documentation and Set Up Duties

• Set up Oracle OCI technical architecture to meet client’s business requirements across the proposed technical solution utilizing DBAs and Cloud Admins as necessary
• Analyze/research for workarounds and design Extensions / custom solutions to system for requirements that cannot be met with standard solutions
• Contribute to best practice testing and validation methods for the technical solution
• Work with business users to test entire process after completing development and resolve all issues reported by users
• Raise issues with Oracle for analysis and fix of bugs if any standard features of applications are not meeting expectations
• Resolve issues/needs working with Oracle consultants who work internationally and in some cases around the clock
• Document that proper coding standards and best practices are used for development and version control and clear instructions produced for migrating into the final/production environment after complete testing, using Automus standards

Sales Duties

• Occasionally the need may arise to collaborate with the Sales/Pre-Sales Team
• Work with Sales/Pre-Sales Team to develop proposals, product demonstrations, and statements of work
• Assist in estimating the effort and time required for additional work and other enhancements
• Maintain effective relationships with multiple clients and/or vendors
• Assist in maintaining a professional market image for Oracle Cloud

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• 10+ years progressive experience in a consulting environment or related industry experience implementing Oracle Applications and Products with a minimum of 5+ years working directly with Oracle Cloud Fusion Applications
• Experience with complex extensions, standalone applications and other creative solutions with Oracle Cloud Fusion/OIC/OCI/PaaS solutions: define architecture, technical specifications, oversight of development, plan testing and validation, performance testing and develop post go live maintenance plans
• Knowledge and understanding of SDLC best practices including automated code/configuration build and deployment life cycles as well as code quality and unit testing
• Practical experience with processes and tables and APIs for Oracle Cloud Financials, Supply Chain, HCM and other data sources
• Practical experience performing integrations between OIC and 3 party applications both inbound and outbound - File based, web service and XML based. Knowledge in XSD, WSDL, SOAP, XSLT and REST
• Technical working knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, Java, XML, JDeveloper, Oracle BI Publisher, APEX, Visual Builder Cloud Service, OIC, Groovy Scripting, FBDI, ADFDi, Cloud Framework native to Oracle Fusion Application
• Technical working knowledge of platforms/databases including: OCI, Containers, ADB, ATP, DBCS, Oracle Database to build complex interfaces and stand alone applications
• Experience in Data Warehousing, ETL technologies and Analytics solutions a plus
• Experience implementing mobile device technology a plus
• Additional non-Oracle middleware experience is a plus
• Several years consulting experience working in various industries with C-level executives to solution overall technical architectures
• Able to understand underlying issues to design alternatives, and able to highlight risks appropriately and work independently
• Able to facilitate issue resolution and guide team as part of day-to-day tasks
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, with a can-do, jump-right-in attitude
• Work independently and manage multiple task assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Interact effectively with team and with clients through in person meetings, chat, email, phone, and video conferencing as appropriate
• Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong analytical skills
• Resolve problems in a timely and effective manner, involving project managers and executive management as appropriate
• Demonstrate high level computer skills and knowledge in Office 365 environment including Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Visio, and SharePoint

Job Locations and Specifications

• Remote from home location in the United States
• Ability to travel nationwide up to 25% to client site