Functions as an Oracle Portal / J2EE Architect by architecting flexible and maintainable solutions, for corporate wide intranet portal which is hosted on an Oracle Fusion Middleware Stack. Architects and designs integration with varied third party applications to design and create enriched Portals to add true value to Business Operations and Users. Designs and develops, custom portlets, custom applications, reusable frameworks and Shared Services Organization integration programs. Implements larger Portal and other application’s projects. This includes interacting with users, designing solutions, developing, testing, documenting, and finally implementing the projects into Production environments. Provides the appropriate level of support expected to ensure the projects succeed. Mentors other senior and junior developers in the team.
Supports client’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the clients Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assists with the redesign and maintenance of the Intranet / Internet by creating and maintaining applications (portals) to present content owned and directed by various groups and departments within the company. Utilizes knowledge to design better business processes and to design the appropriate applications (Portal or custom self service.) Collaborates with a large number of users and other groups within the company to deliver projects. This involves:
Gathering user requirements and documenting them
Building the system.
Testing the system.
Supporting the system through Quality assessments
Technically documenting the application,
Following and building implementation procedures and documentation for applications
· Works as a contributing member of the team to ensure smooth working and efficient and quick delivery of applications, internet/intranet sites, and projects.
Comes with very strong foundation in Oracle DB, Sql / PL Sql technologies, as well as a strong grounding in Java and associated Frameworks, especially JSF.
Guides teammates to define development processes, methodologies, JEE / J2EE design and frameworks to assist in creating easily maintained and migrate-able intranet and internet sites.
Mentors teammates on Oracle Fusion Middleware, Products and development tools provided within the Oracle FMW framework like Application Express (APEX), ADF, Web Center Portal, Oracle WCM (Content Mgmt S/w) etc.
Should be able to work independently with Business Customers to design and create suitable solutions and business processes.
Ensures the distribution of knowledge for applications being designed and built within the team to ensure assigned jobs are completed according to schedule and that all deadlines are met.
Ensures the design of sufficient documentation for easy hand-over of projects.
participates in the formulation and design of methodologies for the Intranet/Internet group.
Ensures compliance with the established standards for the IT Dept., Shared Services Group and the Internet/Intranet Group.
Mentors other developers and junior staff
Works with clients to gather and prioritize user requirements for enhancements for new and existing applications and for maintaining documentation on the applications.
Collaborates with the Front-end/User interface group to deliver projects to the satisfaction of the client in a timely fashion.
Maintains current knowledge of the latest and newest technologies in the areas of specific relevancy to the Intranet/Internet group.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or other associated disciplines.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
6 plus years of development with the specified technologies and toolsets – specifically relational database technology, transaction processing systems, and advanced modeling and design tools.5 plus years of designing applications and integrating with other technologies and applications.5 plus years of experience with Oracle technology of which, at least 2 plus years with Oracle Fusion Middleware (versions 11g and later). Reasonably advanced modeling skills Ability to architect simple and complex solutions related to integration with other applications and design. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to express complex technical concepts in a simple effective way both verbally and in written documentation.Ability to work well with varying types of people from different disciplines and varying degrees of technical expertise.Candidate should be able to gather accurate User requirements to design and develop correctly and efficiently to deliver to the user as per their expectations.Ability to present formally to users and customers during gathering requirements, workshops and feedback sessions.Key technologies and tools, the person will be required to work with, will include:Oracle Fusion Middleware product suite, including, Web Center Portal, Oracle ADF, APEX, Secure Search, OID, OAMExcellent SQL / Plsql skillsJ2EE platform, Oracle ADF, Struts framework and Java ApplicationsUnix, Shell scriptingProgramming in Java, C++Microsoft Windows and ProductsUMLJDeveloper, TOAD, Front end publishing tools and other related tools required to do the developmentRELATIONSHIPS
Internal Contacts: All departments in the company
External Contacts: Vendors, external users.
SUPERVISION
No direct reports