HBITS-08-15016-Software Developer-Expert

Knowledge Builders Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Builders Inc. is seeking a Software Developer with expert-level Oracle SQL/PLSQL skills to support the NYWIC data warehouse and reporting efforts.

The role involves collaborating with DOH program staff to elicit requirements, develop and document Oracle reports, and maintain critical SQL libraries for recurring data requests. The candidate will work on an enterprise NYWIC Datamart/OBIEE environment, ensuring accurate data mappings, test scripts, and end-user documentation.

Qualifications

• 84+ months of experience creating SQL queries and stored procedures using Oracle PL/SQL.
• 84 months of experience meeting business staff to elicit business requirements.
• 84 months of experience working with business staff or end users to analyze or troubleshoot Oracle reports.
• 84 months of experience creating software documentation including functional specifications and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and execute Oracle SQL queries against production NYWIC database.
• Develop and maintain a library of SQL queries for recurring requests.
• Assist DOH program staff in understanding NYWIC data structures.
• Assist in developing ad-hoc queries within the NYWIC Datamart OBIEE system.

Skills

SQL development

Oracle PL/SQL

Requirements elicitation

Oracle reporting

Software documentation

Testing scripts

End-user training docs

OBIEE experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related field

Tools

OBIEE

Oracle Database

Job description

Project/Program

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Job Description

Project/Program

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The NYWIC (New York Women, Infants, and Children) system is a statewide application that supports the administration of New York’s WIC nutrition program, which provides nutritional assistance and health services to eligible women, infants, and children.

The Division of Nutrition relies on custom applications to support the delivery of these programs. The NYWIC MIS-EBT project provides a .NET/Oracle-based platform that enables efficient program operations and ongoing enhancements to meet evolving business needs.

Within this environment, the DataMart team is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of the enterprise data warehouse and reporting layer supporting the NYWIC application. The team includes Software Analysts, Data Modelers, Informatica Developers, Software Developers, and OBIEE Developers who work collaboratively to deliver and sustain data solutions.The team continuously implements enhancements and updates to the DataMart as the core application evolves, ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely reporting for business users, program administrators, and regulatory stakeholders.

Day-to-day Tasks

• Develop, test and execute Oracle SQL queries against the schema of the Production NYWIC database upon request, for program validation and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain a library of SQL queries that can be executed on a recurring basis with different parameters, for similar requests.
• Assist DOH program staff in understanding NYWIC data structures within the NYWIC modules, for developing new report requirements.
• Assist DOH program staff in developing new ad-hoc queries within the NYWIC Datamart OBIEE system, using defined user guidelines and additional guidance from the NYWIC Datamart team as needed.
• Work with NYWIC Datamart team members, program staff, and the NYWIC application vendor as needed to develop a knowledgebase of system data mappings between the NYWIC application and the Datamart, for program assistance.
• Participate in review and/or documentation of regression test scripts for user acceptance testing.
• Provide general support for user acceptance testing efforts.
• Work closely with ITS and Program managers to ensure adherence to standard policies and procedures.

Mandatory Qualifications

Software Developer–

Is involved with all facets of the software development process, including the research, design, programming, testing and implementation of computer software.

Expert

84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

Requested Qualifications

• 84 months of experience creating SQL queries and stored procedures using Oracle PL/SQL.
• 84 months of experience meeting business staff to elicit business requirements.
• 84 months of experience working with business staff or end users to analyze or troubleshoot Oracle reports.
• 84 months of experience creating software documentation including functional specifications and technical specifications.
• 48 months of experience analyzing, optimizing Oracle SQL queries and improving database performance.
• 48 months of experience preparing or facilitating the creation of testing scenarios and test scripts.
• 36 months of experience creating user documentation such as user guides or training presentations.
• 36 months of experience using OBIEE (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition), including end user experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Information Technology related field, from an accredited institution.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.