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Reference Number:
C-8206-8
Job Description:
The Lead Programmer is responsible for serving as a point person or technical lead for projects which involve developing complex, cost-effective information technology solutions for business related problems by creating new or enhancing and maintaining existing software programs/applications or components. Works on problems which requires substantial knowledge of IT technologies. Key activities include, but not limited to, providing guidance to others with regard to technical projects, systems enhancements, defect fixes, and on-call production support.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (% of Time):
100% Software/Application Development and Maintenance
? Analyzes requirements for software program/application development, enhancements, and/or modifications, which could include further defining and interpreting requirements, conducting research to help write requirements, and creating requirement documents. Provides guidance others as needed. May develop prototypes as needed.
? Designs solutions that will meet requirements, which typically includes identifying what technology will be used, cost of implementation, and maintainability. May provide input to architecture approaches as needed. Analyzes and coaches others with regard to existing code/programming standards to come up with the best design, and to understand the potential impact on products and systems. Provides estimates for enhancements to current systems. Informs others of the limitations of the system or platform structures where applicable. Creates and provides guidance to others about detailed design documents and specifications. Conducts design sessions and design walkthroughs, which could include attending design walkthroughs for others, and providing feedback on design documents developed by others. May practice techniques to support the creation of more stable and effective software.
? Writes or modifies code for software program/application development and/or modifications using detailed design documents, which could include developing components for various platforms, compiling the code, and copying, creating, and altering files and/or workspaces and considering refractoring needs, and other technical faculties for programming purposes. May mentor or guide others in programming/application development tasks. Reviews code of other developers.
? Tests (which could involve unit, acceptance, integration, performance or stress testing) and audits the code/programming to ensure it works with minimal defects before going to Quality Assurance. Recommends improvements for testing approaches.
? Provides support and maintenance for software programs/applications once they are elevated/implemented to production environments, which could include providing on-call support, assisting others in troubleshooting systems defects, and monitoring of platforms if necessary. Restores and/or fixes data that has been corrupted by production issues. Works with external vendors to correct issues if needed.
? Prepares the documentation needed throughout the software program/application development and/or modification processes, which includes documenting the design and code/programming used, event response for production support issues, Unit Test Plans, Code Reviews and issues, and code walkthroughs. Prepares presentations and/or documents for upper management regarding software application developments and/or enhancements. May create and maintain models of the software environment that show all software parts and their relationships.
? May provide coaching and mentoring to other programming resources outside of assigned projects as a means of helping others develop technical expertise and problem resolution skills. May be called upon to create and/or facilitate technical training sessions.
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
This is for what is variously called a "systems integrator" or a "infrastructure DBA".
Oracle Applications Administration (11i+)
This is for what is variously called a "systems integrator" or a "infrastructure DBA".
The person needs to understand how Oracle E-Business Suite application stack works. Thus, they will need to understand the operating system (AIX and Linux), database (Oracle), E-Business Suite application, and maintenance activities necessary to keep the system running (log file analysis, application patching, Oracle Metalink, Unix-style scripting, SQL to view system tables, and more...).
Technical Skillset
Oracle Applications Administration (11i+)
Oracle Financials version 11.5.10
Oracle Financials module installation & maintenance: AP, PO, FA, iSupplier, iProcurement, Sourcing, Contracts
Workflow mailer
UNIX Shell programming maintenance
Oracle 9i/10g administration
SQL and PL/SQL
*** 5-7 years with Oracle Applications Administration (11i+)
*** 2-3 years in Oracle Financials version 11.5.10 running on the UNIX platform, responsible for the following:
* Installing and upgrading, Production and Development Support, Troubleshooting the applications, Cloning, Patching, Application utilities (adpatch, adadmin etc), Performance monitoring, Security, Concurrent Managers setup and configuration, Oracle Enterprise Manager/Grid Control
* Familiar with AP, PO, FA, iSupplier, iProcurement, Sourcing and Contracts modules
* Familiar with Workflow mailer
* Shell programming and minor UNIX maintenance work
* Database skills including: Proficient in Orale 9i/10g administration, SQL and PL/SQL, Backup and Recovery, Performance
* Experience with multi-node environments, disaster recovery projects, clustering technologies and load balancing are all desirable
Work Experience Requirements: Must have at least 8-10 years of related work experience designing/developing, programming, and supporting software programs/applications in mainframe or client server environments. Must have exceptional working knowledge of software applications, software development life cycle, and computer code/programming languages.
? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others and lead others through change.
? The ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently organize work resources from current team or other teams to solve technical problems.
? The ability to consider technical decisions as part of a multidimensional problem, balancing standards, principles, project management disciplines (time, cost, schedules), team norms (consultation, decision-making, communication) and process.
? Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and/or assignment simultaneously.
? The ability to support department goals that align with current and future Company objectives and initiatives.
? Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to find successful resolutions for moderate to complex issues, escalating those that require management involvement, when necessary.
? Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
? The ability to effectively troubleshoot system problems by identifying and implementing software or process changes that allow business transactions to continue with minimal risk.
Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree in an Information Technology, or related discipline, which could include Computer Science, Information Systems (IS) or Management Information Systems (MIS). In lieu of a degree, related work experience will be accepted.
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