IT Oracle CC&B Developer

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an IT Oracle CC&B Developer to design and implement innovative solutions in Oracle's Customer Care and Billing system. This role involves translating business requirements into high-quality technical designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring effective integration with various systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the utility sector, particularly with Oracle CC&B, and a strong understanding of the Meter-2-Cash lifecycle. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will help shape the future of energy in Arizona.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility industry with 4 years in Oracle CC&B development.
• Experience in implementing Oracle CC&B systems and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot Oracle CC&B systems.
• Implement integrations with edge systems and support testing.

Skills

Oracle CC&B system development

Meter-2-Cash life cycle

Integration with edge systems

Complex query writing

Programming languages

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ASP.Net

C#

Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Azure DevOps

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The IT Oracle CC&B Developer (Customer Care & Billing) is responsible for the design, build, test and deploy technical solutions in Oracle CC&B. Translates customer business requirements into high quality solution designs for Oracle Utility products. Collaborates with Business Analysts, project leads and other IT teams to resolve issues and ensuring solutions are viable and consistent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field and minimum 5 years prior utility industry experience which includes at least 4 years CCB system development experience.
• In lieu of a bachelors degree, an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience totaling 9 years is required.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the implementation of at least one Oracle CC&B system. Certification as Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) implementation specialist.
• Advanced in-depth technical knowledge of Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) systems.
• Strong knowledge of Meter-2-Cash life cycle.
• Extensive knowledge of all CC&B modules and Oracle Utility Application Framework (OUAF).
• Knowledge in CC&B integrations with various edge systems like utility website, Meter Data Management (MDM), AMI, IVR, Payment channels etc.
• Knowledge of CC&B schema and skill to write complex queries for data analysis.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Knowledge of multiple programming languages, database management systems and development platforms. Ability to understand and explain the most technical issues and solutions in non-technical terms.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and teams in different fields across a diverse organization.
• Experience in design, development, coding, and testing of business/commercial applications using ASP.Net, C#, Multi-Threading, ADO.Net, XML, XSD, and Web Services.
• Experience in end-to-end SDLC, including configuration management using tools like Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps.

Major Accountabilities

1. Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug existing Oracle CC&B system.
2. Implement edge system integration to Oracle CCB for exchanging data via API, web services and messaging queues.
3. Work collaboratively with Customer Experience clients and IT staff to deliver effective and innovative business technology solutions.
4. Establish best practices for CCB solution alignment with relevant industry, regulatory, and technical requirements.
5. Design and develop new integrations with external vendors and CC&B system as required.
6. Research and suggest new technologies, resources to improve CC&B application performance.
7. Support integration system testing with other edge systems.
8. Lead medium size projects and initiatives in customer service area.
9. Interact with users to help identify issues; troubleshoot problems and provide solutions.
10. Work with application vendors, technical support issues, and application evaluation.
11. Coordinate vendor relations, including analysis and correction of processing issues, applications/support maintenance including fixes.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Flex Role:
This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work. Employees will have two options to choose from:

• APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.
• Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

*Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

About the company

Arizona Public Service is the largest electric utility in Arizona, United States, and the principal subsidiary of publicly traded S&P 500 member Pinnacle West Capital Corporation.