Job Description

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is five (5) days in office. Candidate resumes must include first and last name, email and telephone contact information.

Description

Responsibilities:

Supports Client's wide-ranging business information requirements, implementing and supporting business intelligence software solutions Develops and supports customized query applications which analyze key business data Develops and supports guided analysis and drill-down functionality, routine scheduling and notification of report generation, and effective implementation of "opportunityaEUR and "key-trendaEUR alerts. Provides Clients with approach options and tools for managing business-related data in a manner that assists in quantitative analysis of progress and the relationship between operational actions and their effect on business objectives.

General Skills:

Experience with analyzing data in source systems to identify data cleanliness issues (e.g. missing values, duplicate meanings, and invalid data) Experience with developing feedback processes to fix corrupt data in the source systems Experience with developing data extraction, transformation, and load programs (daily and initial load) functionality on a wide-range of data repositories (relational and multi- dimensional data stores) Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining schedule/dependency logic for Extract Transform Load (ETL) scripts Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure data is updated as designed Experience with developing automation extraction, cleansing and load scripts Experience generating research models and reports (scheduled and ad-hoc) Proven troubleshooting and analytical experience Experience in process decomposition/mapping and business process re-engineering and complex data models using UML. Experience in the use of development tools and business re-engineering software Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. business, logical, and physical models) based on Enterprise Application Processes and Modeling methodology and guidelines

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience in developing data analysis applications Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Ability to provide expert advice in developing and integrating process and information models to enable identifying and eliminating redundant business processes Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure data is updated as designed Hands on experience working with stakeholders to develop and document interface specifications design between Business Intelligence solutions and external applications Extensive experience with conceptual, logical and physical data modelling tools like Power Designer, and Visio. Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Supports Client's wide-ranging business information requirements, implementing and supporting business intelligence software solutions. Develops and supports customized query applications which analyze key business data. Also develops and supports guided analysis and drill-down functionality, routine scheduling and notification of report generation, and effective implementation of "opportunityaEUR and "key-trendaEUR alerts.


Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements

General Skills:

Ability to assess 'as is' state of legacy applications and assist in providing recommendations Proven experience in developing applications using Oracle APEX Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications Experience with advanced APEX features like interactive reports, charts, and dynamic actions Experience utilizing Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) to create RESTful APIs Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools Experience in one or more programming languages Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages Experience with one or more communications protocols Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

ETL and Database Skills:

Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements and business process knowledge in order to transform the data in a way that's geared towards the needs of end users Knowledge and experience maintaining and improving already existing processes. Knowledge and experience ensuring that the data architecture is scalable and maintainable Knowledge and experience working with the business in designing and delivering correct, high quality data Experience investigating data to identify potential issues within ETL pipelines, notify end-users and propose adequate solutions Experience working with the Oracle database, including data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL development and data modeling Experience preparing detailed documentation for further reference

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) and Agile methodologies Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Experience with middleware and gateways Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Ability to provide user and system documentation as required


Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills - 40%

5+ years of experience with: Experience with advanced APEX features like interactive reports, charts, and dynamic actions Design, build, automate and optimize complex data ETL/ELT processes using PL/SQL and equivalent Writing complex procedures/pkg/views/scripts to do data de-normalization, data extraction, data transformation(cleansing), and data loading. Relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server), data modelling (relational & dimensional), advanced SQL, query optimization, data replication, administration Advanced SQL skills (PL/SQL, TSQL) Cloud technologies (Azure, Google, AWS) Advanced skills and hands-on experience with Oracle APEX PL/SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading, initial setup and other ETL experience management and support, such as troubleshooting, performance tuning, failover and recovery Working knowledge of issue tracking system JIRA, Azure DevOps Using Git hub for version control and data model changes Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud 12c, OEM 11g Grid), Oracle Names Server, Oracle Net Service, Oracle Connection Manager, and Oracle Advanced Security, Oracle RAC, Oracle Network, Names Server, Data Guard, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB) PL/SQL Programming for database change tracking and data warehousing Data migration and data integration across different platforms (Windows to UNIX, Windows to Windows, UNIX to UNIX) Recovery (Restore) and refresh production and Dev/UAT/Test using RMAN to SAN storage

Core Skills - 30%

5+ years of experience with: Technical analysis, Oracle APEX program code, detailed programming and reports specifications, program design, writing and /or generating code, and conducting unit tests Software in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Developing and maintaining system design models, technical documentation and specifications Conducting technical evaluation and assessment of options for technical design issues, application figuration aspects and integration capabilities, related tools and utilities, gap analysis of integration components to technical requirements/specifications/documentation Provide Business intelligence and data analytics, data warehouse design, dimensional data modeling, relational data modelling development and support Conduct research and assessment of options for technical design issues Contributing to design/development project plans, including work breakdown and resources estimates Working with the business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs Working with technical systems specifications and translating them into working, tested applications for large, complex, mission critical applications Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to code, test, and debug extensions/tools integration services Analysis, design and development work on complex, multi-tier web-based applications, micro-services architecture, and off-the-shelf solutions Proven technical leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions Undertaking proof of technology with test data to simulate application load and performance tuning related applications Providing software expertise in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Providing application programming support for incident management, application functionality sustainment, performance tuning and technical documentation Web database performance optimization Ensuring compliance with Agile Development Methodology Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) end-to-end Agile/scrum and Waterfall methodologies

Public Sector Experience - 5%

Experience working with inter-jurisdiction projects between federal/provincial/municipal governments Knowledge of the provincial Environmental services and the legislative framework that governs the data Experience with data migration and integration of with different Environmental systems Knowledge of OPS Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry-standard practices Experience adopting and adhering to OPS Unified I&IT Project Methodology, OPS Enterprise Architecture and OPS Gating process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies.

General Skills - 25%

Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking experience Demonstrated ability to apply strong listening skills to facilitate issue resolution Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with proven track record for building strong working relationships Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively Motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multitasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.

Must Haves:

Design, develop, and implement web applications using Oracle APEX. Proven experience in developing applications using Oracle APEX Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle ETL and Database Skills * Experience working with the Oracle database, including data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL development and data modeling