3+ years of related experience in application programming or
development, with at least 3 years in SQL/PLSQL, Oracle Integration
Cloud (OIC), or equivalent
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related
education beyond what is required may be substituted on an
equivalent year-for-year basis
Skills :
- Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying
applications
- Proficiency in application design and data modeling
- Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly
technical applications
- Strong communication skills with both technical and
non-technical clients
- Ability to lead activities on structured team development
projects
- Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of
integration methods
- Knowledge of application domains
Preferences
- 5 years of experience
- Extensive experience in extracting, transforming, and loading
data from heterogeneous source systems such as flat files, XML,
JSON, Excel, Oracle/relational databases, and APIs; strong
proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL development
- Hands-on knowledge of HCM (technical), including the ability to
write/update custom BI reports; understanding of HCM (Core HR,
Payroll, Benefits) tables and ability to join them to write/fix
reports
- Implementation experience using OIC, PL/SQL, BI reports, and
HDL
- Hands-on knowledge of HDL processes and experience implementing
integrations between HCM and various vendors
- Strong knowledge of SQL (Oracle) and PL/SQL
- Experience designing solutions
Essential Functions
- Ability to analyze, architect, design, develop, configure,
support, and optimize robust integration solutions using Oracle
Integration Cloud services
- Excellent client-facing skills, working closely with internal
and external stakeholders to gather requirements and design complex
business application and data integration solutions
- Translates business processes and requirements into technical
integration requirements and design
- Provides production system support and issue resolution
- Serves as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate
complexity
- Compares, evaluates, and implements new features and
technologies, and integrates them into the computing
environment
- Works on and partners with teams on key initiatives, including
Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Salesforce, and analytic reporting
solutions
- Mentors lower-level engineers
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional skills/experience
- Designs and develops new integrations in support of application
or functionality deployments in ERP, HCM, EPM, and Salesforce
- Evaluates and translates business requirements into technical
specifications
- Regularly participates in solution development efforts
- Supports quality assurance activities, including unit and
regression testing; develops and documents test scripts; and
effectively interacts with our Jira-based requirement and test
management suite
- Participates in code reviews and maintains source code quality
and change control
- Conducts regular system reviews to identify opportunities and
solutions that improve capabilities, eliminate technical debt, and
deliver business value
- Constructs solutions that reuse shared or common services or
establish reusable services (service-oriented approach)
- Identifies project technology risks and communicates credible
scenarios and feasibility issues to project and senior
management
- Collaborates with enterprise teams to ensure technical
deliverables meet client technology, security, and supportability
standards, policies, frameworks, and controls
Technology Solutions & Services (TS&S)
TS&S provides excellent constituent service, acting as a
strategic partner to advance Rice University’s priorities and
mission of “pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and
contribution to the betterment of our world.” We fuel innovation at
speed across the university by building a culture of trust, using
an effective operating model, driving seamless experiences, and
providing core IT capabilities. TS&S is service-oriented and
team-enabling. We seek applicants who will contribute to our
mission.
Trust Building and Stakeholder Engagement – Foster trust
across the campus by being transparent, reliable, consistent, and
solution-oriented in communication and execution. Ensure clear,
consistent, and timely communication with all constituents,
maintaining a service-oriented mindset and addressing challenges
with integrity.
Collaboration and Cross-functional Commitment – Work
effectively with colleagues across teams, departments, and roles to
support shared goals and a positive work environment. Communicate
clearly and professionally with team members throughout TS&S
and across the campus to ensure smooth coordination of tasks and
projects. Build and maintain positive relationships by being
approachable, reliable, and responsive. Proactively share relevant
information and follow up to ensure alignment and efficiency in
team efforts.
Agility and Responsiveness – Adapt quickly to evolving
needs, technologies, and priorities, ensuring efficiency and
relevance. Identify potential challenges in advance and take
proactive steps to minimize disruption to end users. Approach
unexpected changes with a problem-solving mindset, balancing speed
with thoughtful engagement. Prioritize user experience by
delivering seamless, timely, and effective support and solutions.
Maintain a culture of continuous learning—asking questions from a
place of curiosity and possibility to enhance agility and service
outcomes.
Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement – Maintain
a culture of continuous improvement in all IT operations to ensure
efficient and effective service delivery. Regularly assess and
optimize processes, systems, and technologies to enhance
performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment
Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our
candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic
information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also
provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with
disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact
Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu
for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at
jobs@rice.edu . Thank
you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
