Senior Software Developer – Oracle Intelligent Advisor

DECILLION DIGITAL LIMITED; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking a Senior Software Developer with expertise in Oracle Intelligent Advisor. The role involves designing complex rulebases, developing interviews, and integrating with third-party systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of development experience and a strong track record. This position is based in the East Midlands, requiring occasional client visits across locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in IA rulebase development and performance optimization.
• Experience managing Oracle IA upgrades, security patching, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Design and build complex Oracle Policy Modeling rulebases.
• Develop accessible OIA Interviews and custom Interview Extensions.
• Integrate IA with third-party systems using REST/JSON.
• Deploy and manage IA on Oracle WebLogic in Azure environments.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Leadership and effective decision making

Excellent customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Tools

Oracle Intelligent Advisor (IA)

Azure SQL

WebLogic

REST/JSON

Job description

Senior Software Developer – Oracle Intelligent Advisor

Location: Leicester / Client Location

Salary: GBP 55,000 to 65,000 per annum

Published Date: 13 October 2025

Closing Date: 12 November 2025

Responsibilities

• Design and build complex Oracle Policy Modeling (OPM) rulebases with modular, performant, and maintainable logic.
• Develop accessible OIA Interviews and custom Interview Extensions (JavaScript) for enhanced UX and UI integrations.
• Implement and consume IA Decision and Interview APIs for headless and embedded use cases.
• Integrate IA with third‑party systems (e.g., SharePoint, Dynamics 365) using REST/JSON, OAuth2, OIDC, and mTLS.
• Deploy and manage IA on Oracle WebLogic in Azure Red Hat Linux environments, supporting clustering, session management, and blue‑green deployments.
• Secure IA services using Azure API Management (JWT, rate limiting, IP allow‑lists) and Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificates.
• Design and manage data flows with Azure SQL and Storage, ensuring data governance, lineage, and auditability.
• Optimize rulebase performance and conduct load testing for scalability under high‑demand scenarios.
• Ensure WCAG‑compliant solutions using accessibility tools (SortSite, JAWS, Dragon).
• Deliver using Agile/WAgile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), aligned with GDS and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering and supporting end‑to‑end Oracle Intelligent Advisor (IA) solutions.
• Expertise in IA rulebase development, including modular design and performance optimization for scalability and security.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining complex IA rulesets and handling large data volumes (structured and unstructured).
• In‑depth experience with technical IA integrations and deploying/managing applications on WebLogic.
• Strong background in IA integration with third‑party systems (e.g., SharePoint, Dynamics 365).
• Experience securing IA APIs for integration with third‑party authentication systems, leveraging Microsoft Azure API Management.
• Proven experience with IA deployment on Azure RedHat Linux and managing WebLogic clusters.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services supporting IA deployments (e.g., Azure SQL, storage accounts).
• Experience managing Oracle IA upgrades, security patching, and configuration management in a managed service environment.
• Understanding of IA data environments, including ingestion, storage (Azure SQL, storage accounts), data governance, and integration with analytics tools.
• Experience with metadata management and handling various data types.
• Direct experience applying Agile and WAgile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to IA delivery.
• Strong focus on User‑Centred Design, ensuring accessibility and usability using tools like SortSite, JAWS, and Dragon.
• Thorough understanding of scope, risk, timeline, and compliance with standards such as GDS, accessibility, and data protection.

Skills

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A thorough approach and self‑starter
• Focus on quality and delivery
• Working together in teams
• Leadership and effective decision making
• Flexible attitude
• Excellent customer service

Security Clearance

Must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements.

Work Environment

Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, often engaging with other internal delivery teams.

Availability

Availability for work from the office in Leicester and client visits (1‑2 days/week) in Coventry, Sheffield, or Manchester.