Lead Software Engineer (Oracle HCM)

DescriptionKforce has a client in San Francisco, CA that is seeking a Lead Software Engineer.Duties:* Lead implementation, configuration, enhancement, and production support for Oracle HCM Cloud modules, including Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Absence Management, Journeys, Approvals, Security, Reporting, and Redwood experiences* Support annual HR processes, including performance cycles, compensation reviews, merit and bonus planning, goal management, eligibility processing, and related reporting* Configure and support absence plans across multiple geographies, including eligibility rules, accruals, carryover processes, and country-specific requirements* Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze processes, define solution options, and translate business needs into effective Oracle HCM Cloud solutions* Design and manage integrations between Oracle HCM Cloud and internal systems, external vendors, payroll providers, benefits providers, and downstream applications* Develop and support OTBI reports, BI Publisher reports, HCM Extracts, HDL/HSDL loads, dashboards, and operational reporting* Analyze Oracle HCM data structures, security roles, business objects, integrations, and reporting logic to troubleshoot complex production issues* Lead Oracle quarterly update reviews, impact assessments, regression planning, testing coordination, and enablement of relevant new features* Provide technical and functional leadership to Oracle HCM SMEs, engineers, QA resources, contractors, and vendor teams* Mentor team members on Oracle HCM Cloud configuration, reporting, integrations, support processes, release management, and automation practices* Lead medium to large initiatives through estimation, planning, design, build, testing, deployment, hyper care, and transition to steady-state supportRequirements* 15+ years of experience in Oracle HCM, Oracle HRMS, or Oracle HCM Cloud applications* Completed at least two full lifecycle Oracle HCM Cloud implementations across modules such as Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Absence Management, Benefits, or Payroll-related integrations* Strong techno-functional expertise with deep understanding of both business process design and technical solution delivery* Hands-on experience with Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Talent Management, Absence Management, Reporting, Security, Approvals, and Integrations* Strong experience supporting annual compensation and performance cycles, including eligibility rules, merit planning, bonus planning, performance documents, goals, and downstream reporting* Expertise in OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Extracts, HDL, HSDL, data conversion, reporting security, and Oracle HCM table structures* Experience with REST APIs, automation scripts, data validation tools, integrations, and solutions that reduce manual effort* Practical experience using AI tools, AI agents, or automation capabilities to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and business outcomes* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills* Experience leading teams, mentoring SMEs, coordinating testing, managing releases, and supporting production operationsJob TypeContractCompensation75 - $85