Oracle Applications Developer Senior

Job Summary :

The Oracle Applications Developer Senior (Oracle Applications Development Team) supports, analyzes, troubleshoots, and develops Oracle-based applications, which are responsible for Arizona Department of Revenue tax accounting systems. As part of the Oracle Support Team, this role will be responsible for the design and development of client and / or server solutions in order to meet required business needs.

Supervision :

This position does not have direct reports.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

Application Development

• Analyzes requirements and provide feedback to BAs and Business prior to finalizing requirements
• Provides input to BAs and PM to meet functional and technical design needs
• Proposes solutions to the BAs and business
• Recommends improvements to existing code
• Conducts peer reviews with peers, BAs and Test Team
• Develops new applications and / or functionality to meet defined requirements and technical designs
• Creates deliverables according to the Software Development Life-Cycle

Business Engagement

Application Support

Agency / Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to job related duties such as : self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings / events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities. Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following : -

Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated

Completes all required training in a timely manner.

Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.

May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.

Prepares for and actively participates in 1 : 1 coaching with supervisor

Miscellaneous

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Education & Experience

Minimum of eight years programming experience, at least three of which in development

Previous experience designing and developing client / server solutions

Experience with Oracle Forms, PLSQL and Oracle Reports or Oracle Analytic Publisher

Licenses & Certifications

None required

Knowledge / Understanding

Knowledge of applicable programming languages and development platforms

Knowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to application support, development, and modernization

Knowledge of the Software Development Life-Cycle

Knowledge and understanding of NoSQL Databases

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Strong proficiency developing and writing technical documentation

Strong mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages

Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor

Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills

Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as GMail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.

Definition Language (DDL); Database Objects; and workflow automation tools such as Toad for Oracle

Abilities

Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to plan, organize, and document technical specifications

Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.

Ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles, and tools

Additional Job Demands

Selective Preference(s) :

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Financial-based applications

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at :