Lead Applications Engineer

Description

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions :

Responsible for developing and customizing applications using Oracle EBS, Oracle Supplier Portal, & Oracle WebCenter technologies.

Collaborate with functional analysts and business stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and develop application modules using Oracle EBS tools such as Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, and Oracle Workflow.

• Responsible for identifying customization needs, designing and implementing extensions using Oracle EBS APIs, personalization features, and custom development tools.
• Lead and collaborate with boundary partners in designing and implementing integrations with third-party systems, legacy applications, or other Oracle products like Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle SOA Suite, or Oracle Integration Cloud.
• Responsible for end-to-end testing, Integration testing, identifying, and resolving performance bottlenecks, optimizing SQL queries, tuning system configurations, and applying best practices for performance improvement.
• Provide Tier 3 support and troubleshooting assistance to end users and functional analysts to ensure smooth operation of the Oracle EBS, Oracle Supplier Portal, & Oracle WebCenter environment.

Responsible to work with Oracle Support to resolve critical issues in timely manner.

• Play a key role in upgrading existing EBS & WebCenter environments to newer versions, analyzing patches, and implementing new features and enhancements.
• Responsible for documenting design decisions, development activities, and configurations for future reference. Share knowledge and expertise with other team members and provide guidance on Oracle EBS, Oracle Supplier Portal, & Oracle WebCenter development best practices.
• Responsible for providing technical leadership to the development team. Guide and mentor junior developers, review their work, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in Oracle EBS, Oracle Supplier Portal, & Oracle WebCenter technology and industry best practices.

Responsible for proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation, and innovation within the EBS & WebCenter development lifecycle.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience;

a Ph.D. and 1 years’ experience in a related field; AA / AS +12 years’ related experience, or 18 years’ related experience with no degree.

• Strong experience in Oracle E-Business Suite, preferably R12 and later. Solid understanding of the Oracle EBS architecture, modules, and functionalities.
• Strong experience in Oracle WebCenter and later. Solid understanding of the WFR, Coding, Capture, & Verifier.
• Expertise in Oracle PL / SQL, SQL, knowledge of Java, and Oracle Application Framework (OAF).
• Proficient in using Oracle EBS development tools such as Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Workflow, and Oracle BI Publisher.
• Familiarity with integration methodologies, such as Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Integration Cloud, or web services, for seamless integration with external applications.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for understanding complex business needs, designing effective solutions, and troubleshooting issues that may arise during development and implementation.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Committed to continuous learning to stay updated with latest advancements, new features, and industry trends.

Preferred :

• Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud Service.
• Familiarity with Oracle E-Commerce Gateway.
• Experience in telecommunications industry desired.
• Payables modules (Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, & Cash Management) and Oracle cloud solutions (Supplier Portal).

About Cox

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