Your opportunity with Scantron - Provide analytical, technical and administrative knowledge in the life cycle of information technology solutions and systems software. Serve as a technical or system expert for projects during requirement and design phases. Research, design, and implement systems according to user specifications. Write new programs and modify existing ones. Provide input on technical projects and serve as technical mentor to team members. This position works within a highly interactive team environment and works closely with both functional and technical staff to lead and implement solutions to business requirements.
To be successful in this role one must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment. This role requires professional verbal and written communication skills with team members, end users and business contacts.
Interface with internal business customers, assess customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, develop creative solutions, gather and document requirements in a macro design document. Create detailed program specifications in a micro document. Develop unit test cases. Develop documentation for new and existing code.
Provide input for cost/benefit analysis of proposals, estimation of budgets, and time lines and resources required for successful and timely completion of projects.
Participate in the preparation of detailed work plans for business process improvement efforts and related technology solutions.
Follow the software development methodology to ensure quality implementation.
Follow and manage the change control processes to ensure integrity of the production environment.
Compile weekly status updates for the technical team outlining progress, issues and accomplishments.
Provide on-call support as required. Monitor and resolve production support requirements. Provide follow up and status.
All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed.
Other responsibilities include:
Data changes/conversion using PL/SQL procedures and shell scripts
Schema changes (new tables, columns, indexes, etc.)
Export/Import data
Prepare TEST environment (export/import) with PROD data for testing scenarios
Participate in meetings for schema design/changes
Write FSG and Discoverer reports and provide training to end users as needed
Maintain/develop customizations using PL/SQL, Discoverer, Workflow and AME
Maintain and document interfaces/customizations
Troubleshoot technical issues and work with Oracle Support to open & resolve SR's
Develop, implement and maintain unit tests of programs
Participate in functional test planning and testing for the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
Work with the team to ensure the quality of the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
Qualifications
Education & Knowledge Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems. Masters degree is highly desirable.
Experience / Skills / Abilities Required
5 -7 years experience in Oracle Database technologies
5 -7 years of experience working in an Oracle Applications environment
5 -7 years of Java/PL SQL development experience
Experience with R12
Experience with Oracle Forms
Experience with Oracle Application Framework (OAF) a plus.
Strong experience with operating systems including Linux, AIX & Windows
Strong experience with Oracle 10g database
Strong experience with PL/SQL triggers and/or procedures
Experience with Data Warehouse architecture and technologies a plus
Ability to work with minimal direction, yet also able to work in team environment
Working knowledge of UNIX and shell scripts
Excellent analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision making skills.
Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
Able to work with different teams, bringing teams together to form solutions, facilitating meetings, and discussions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and work effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of resources from both the technical and business staff.
Knowledge of the following operating systems : Linux, AIX, Windows
Other Required Competencies
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, on-call or other as required
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate individual with an alternate plan and timeframe.
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