Senior Oracle Applications Developer

Role Description

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.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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 provides 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
  • Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and provide feedback before finalizing.
  • Contribute to the completion of technical projects and specifications.
• Application Support
  • Analyze and resolve production problems in a timely manner.
  • Propose solutions and communicate those to peers and clients.
  • Conduct performance tuning, reviews, and application testing.
  • Reviews and recommends improvements to existing code.
  • Provides support to Oracle Support Team with application issues.
• Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to job-related duties.
  • Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following:
    • Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; 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.
    • Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
• Miscellaneous
  • Assists in the training of new employees.
  • Provides guidance to junior developers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of financial based applications (bank/taxes).
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps for code migrations.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
• 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.
• Experience with Linux OS and shell scripting.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stipend Opportunities.
• Infant at Work Program.
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.