Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Principal Software Engineer position is responsible for delivering successful technical solutions for the Oracle HCM Cloud/Fusion platforms.

The individual is responsible for development and support activities with minimal supervision and guidance.

A successful candidate will have a solid record of delivering technical solutions under timeline and a proven track record of working efficiently with business, functional, and technical teams.

This role's focus is on the development, maintenance, and support of new and existing Oracle EBS and Cloud/Fusion functionality.

The Principal Software Engineer will mentor, lead, and indirectly influence internally and cross functionally.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Leads and participates in schedule definition, system design, scope definition and development/selection of software solutions:
• Works with a team or independently to research and define user requirements and understand their needs, address those needs, handle problems as they arise, and escalate issues as required.
• With minimal direction, works to formulate system scope, objectives, requirements, and design documentation.
• Works with a team to provide information and development schedules for assigned work.
• Leads the creation of appropriate documentation for all application modifications and new development.
• Develops applications/enhancements within NMDP defined architecture and following the predefined processes/methodologies.
• Proactively communicates with and coordinates activities with other team members.

Team Support:
• Works with team members to develop, maintain and improve critical internal and external production applications.
• Works with Infrastructure and Service Desk teams to identify, diagnose and remediate production system issues.
• Provides timely status updates for assigned work to the team members and leadership.
• Researches the changing marketplace to keep current with technology and upgrades.
• Provides production system support as needed.
• Mentor, support, guide, and train other team members.
• May support or provide technical expertise within team and cross functionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks, systems integrations, software development and testing methodologies is required
• Technical expertise/knowledge of development tools and processes
• Strong knowledge of developing interface and conversion routines
• Advanced knowledge of the development life cycle including testing process and methods, variable programming fundamentals, conditional execution, data structures, compilation and debugging tools
• Advanced knowledge of Agile and object-oriented software development methodologies
• Generating process documentation
• Familiarity with SDLC
• Automated testing / regression testing
• Experience in a Scrum/Agile development environment
• Knowledge and exper...