Oracle HCM Integration Lead

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an experienced Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Development Lead for a 6-month contract role with a strong potential for extension. The position requires extensive experience in designing and deploying Oracle HCM Cloud integrations. In this hybrid role, you will guide junior developers and will be instrumental in managing integration projects while ensuring high-quality technical outputs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various integration tools and methodologies, making this a great opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Oracle Adapters for integration purposes.
• Expert in data transformations and mapping between different data formats.
• Experience with SQL, PL/SQL, and database integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end integration process for Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for OIC integration components using Azure Dev Ops.
• Create and quality assure detailed technical integration specifications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

Certifications in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

Certifications in Oracle SOA Suite

Certifications in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Tools

Oracle Adapters

SOAP

REST APIs

SQL

PL/SQL

Azure Dev Ops

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6 month contract - high probability of long termer extension

Reading based

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the offices

Role Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Development Lead. The candidate will have considerable implementation experience in leading the design, build, test, and deployment of Oracle HCM Cloud integrations across a wide range of application modules. The role will involve providing technical guidance to junior team members combined with direct development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integration Development Lead: Lead the end-to-end integration process for Oracle HCM Cloud, including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Canonical Data Model and compartment architectures: Iteratively build the HCM Canonical Data Model within a Shared Service compartment to be consumed by child integrations.
• Connectors & Adapters: Configure and customise OIC adapters (e.g., Oracle HCM, Oracle EBS, third-party adapters) for integrating cloud and on-premises applications.
• Business Logic Implementation: Implement complex business logic, data transformations, and mappings between systems using OIC’s visual development environment and integration tools.
• API Management: Develop and manage APIs for integration between Oracle HCM, Oracle EBS, Oracle Field Service (OFS) and external applications, ensuring proper security and scalability.
• Error Handling & Monitoring: Build a dedicated parent error-handling integration that will process all errors raised by child integrations enabling errors to be handled uniformly across the HCM Integration estate.
• CI/CD: Implement CI/CD pipelines for OIC integration components using Azure Dev Ops including building of deployment pipelines to promote integration code from upstream to downstream environments.
• SCRUM: Lead Integration Development team in planning and managing sprint velocity, burndown and defects specific to integration delivery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with functional teams, architects, and project managers to understand integration requirements and align solutions with business needs.
• Documentation: Create and quality assure detailed technical integration specifications, testing procedures, and deployment steps.
• Testing & Debugging: Perform thorough unit and integration testing of OIC solutions to ensure high-quality code and efficient data flows.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, including performance and data-related problems.

Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrable experience defining and implementing canonical data models across multiple integration flows.
• In-depth knowledge of compartment architecture in OCI for workload segregation and security.
• Expert in use of Azure Dev Ops CI/CD Pipelines and sprint boards
• Proven experience in connecting Oracle HCM Payroll with third party applications e.g. HMRC.
• Proficient in using Oracle Adapters (e.g., Oracle EBS Adapter, Oracle HCM Cloud Adapter) for integration purposes.
• Proficient in using SOAP, REST APIs, and web services for connecting and integrating third-party systems through custom integrations.
• Expert in data transformations and mapping between different data formats and systems.
• Good understanding of Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Service Bus (OSB), or similar integration tools.
• Experience with SQL, PL/SQL, and database integration for working with relational data stores.
• Knowledge of Oracle Autonomous Integration Cloud or similar cloud integration platforms is preferable.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug integration issues efficiently.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle SOA Suite, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Experience in integrating third-party applications with Oracle Cloud solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation for OIC deployments.
• Knowledge of security protocols like OAuth 2.0, SSL, and API management best practices.