The Role
The Technical Consultant offers specialized technical knowledge of Oracle Retail solutions, along with retail industry expertise, to ensure successful implementations for OLR clients. This role includes hands-on development, integration, and testing, while working closely with clients, project teams, and third-party vendors.
Technical Consultants are essential in maintaining the reliability, performance, and quality of Oracle Retail solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Work Authorization Requirement: Due to specific government contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
In this role, you'll:
- Analyse and define client requirements for data conversions, interfaces, and application enhancements.
- Design, develop, and test application modifications, interfaces, and enhancements.
- Execute data conversion and application testing across project phases.
- Complete interface design and development, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Conduct go-live readiness assessments for client systems, encompassing both online and batch operations.
- Define implementation and integration alternatives and provide recommendations.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer to client personnel and third-party vendors regarding Oracle Retail and OLR applications.
- Build and maintain client system schedules and coordinate project activities.
- Log, report, and resolve application issues as they arise.
- Assist in the handoff to support teams upon project completion.
- Participate in supporting production environments as necessary.
- Ensure adherence to development standards and best practices for Oracle Retail solutions.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of software development and/or systems integration experience, preferably within the retail or Retail IT industry.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Retail solutions.
- Hands-on experience with at least two of the following Oracle Retail applications: RMS, ReIM, and SIM.
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle Retail technical concepts, functional applications, and integration points.
- Previous consulting experience and experience with large-scale package software implementations preferred.
- Experience with at least two of the following technologies: PL/SQL, C/C++, Oracle Pro*C, Java (J2EE/Swing), Oracle Forms, XML, and UNIX shell scripting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently troubleshoot issues and develop practical solutions.
- Strong personal accountability and ownership, with a proven ability to manage tasks and deliverables through to completion with minimal supervision.
- Proactive and transparent communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate progress, risks, issues, and blockers in a timely manner.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, and follow-through, including appropriate documentation and handoffs.
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, global environment and remain flexible when priorities or circumstances change.
- Professional approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable and well-organized, with strong time-management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines and commitments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits you'll enjoy:
- At OLR, we believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and their families
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Empower 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Generous Vacation & Sick Time
