ERP Software Developer - Principal
- Summary
Come make a difference in the community and bring your rock star Technical skills to the ERP Financials and Procurement Solutions team as a ERP Software Developer-Principal on the Financials and Procurement Solutions Technology and Development Team.
About King County:
King County is the largest County in Washington State and the 12th most populous in the United States. King County is striving to be the best-run government in the United States and is focused on many key initiatives, like Equity and Social Justice. It is the financial, economic, and industrial center of the Pacific Northwest region. The County provides a broad range of services, including public transportation, road construction and maintenance, wastewater treatment, agricultural services, parks and recreation facilities, law enforcement, criminal detention, rehabilitative services, court services, tax assessments and collections, land use planning, and permitting, zoning, public healthcare, emergency medical services, election services, animal control, and the disposal of solid waste.
About the Financials and Procurement Solutions (FPS) Team:
The FPS Team is a part of the Business Resource Center (BRC) within King County's Department of Executive Services. The BRC is an independent agency chartered with enabling business value through the enablement of integrated systemic solutions and the support of those solutions. The BRC manages the County's ERP applications, including Oracle EBS R12, Oracle Cloud Applications, SAP Concur, Oracle Business Intelligence, PeopleSoft, and Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services.
The BRC embraces Lean, Shingo House, continuous improvement, best practices, empowers innovation, and strives for second-to-none customer service.
BRC's Core Values are Customer Service, Collaboration, Respect, Honesty & Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence.
BRC's Goals are to Advance Organizational Maturity, Deliver Customer Value, Optimize Systems and Processes, Foster Employee Engagement, Empowerment, and Expertise, and Exercise Financial Stewardship.
The FPS Team is chartered with enabling and supporting the many Agencies and Business Partners across King County. We strive to effectively partner with all of our customers on value-driven process improvements and initiatives, partner with our BRC counterparts on cross-functional or joint initiatives and support the County’s Financials and Procurement ERP systems, solutions, and ongoing operations.
We are currently running Oracle EBS 12.2.7 on-premises and plan to stay as current as possible. Our long-term strategy includes planning and preparation for migration of all processes supported by EBS into Cloud applications.
The Position
This is a rare opportunity to join the FPS team as a ERP Software Developer - Principal. We are looking for a highly experienced ERP technologist and developer. This person will have proven technical/functional knowledge and experience in the Oracle E-Business Suite financial system. Modules covered include Receivables, Order Management, Cash Management, Advanced Collections, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, iProcurement, Inventory, Expense, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, shared HR, and Projects/Grants. Oracle Cloud Applications (ERP/CX/HCM), Groovy scripting, Oracle OIC/MFT/SOA/API Management & API’s, SAP Concur integrations, and new technologies (AI, Machine Learning, RPA, IaaS/PaaS, IAM) experience is a plus.
This position is 100% remote. Applicants must live within commuting distance from Seattle and available to meet onsite as necessary.
We are filling 1 position that will be full-time Career Service (CS). Based on the qualifications of the applicants, we may decide to fill this role with a lower-level position. H1B transfers will be considered.
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES – To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills, and ability to:
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with our internal team, customers, business partners, and King County agency stakeholders to define, design, and deliver solutions utilizing EBS/Cloud Applications and interface capabilities to better enable business operations and enhance the user experience with the support of the ERP Financials and Procurement systems.
- Leadership Skills to share knowledge, support/mentor others, independently resolve conflict, and lead team(s) on small to medium-sized initiatives and lead stakeholder meetings.
- Provide technical/functional expertise for system and user support for EBS/Cloud Applications and interfaces; research, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve open issues; log and monitor Oracle Service Requests.
- Create and maintain the solution/system and operational documentation, including configuration documentation, functional/technical specifications, user education/training material, business process, procedure documentation, process flows, troubleshooting/support documentation, and test scenarios and scripts.
- Facilitate groups in defining business/system requirements, proposal alternatives to system customization options; the design of solutions for application modifications, interfaces, education, training, and change management activities.
- Conduct thorough unit/technical/functional testing and coordinate User Acceptance Testing and issue resolution while following standard SDLC methodologies. Analyze technology trends, identify issues, and propose recommendations based on the impact of new and emerging technology or modification to existing solutions.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:- Have a strong background in technical/functional or business analytical support of an extensive complex ERP (such as Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud Applications (ERP/CX/HCM) and Integrations (Oracle OIC/MFT/SOA), and/or SAP Concur), workflow analysis, business systems design, and process re-engineering.
- Have strong knowledge and hands on experience on Lean/Agile Methodologies, SDLC, standard support processes and systems, project methodologies. Technical Skills: Shell Scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, OAF, SOA Middleware, Webservices (REST/SOAP), BPEL, Forms, Reports, Workflow (AME), JDeveloper (EBS/SOA), XML/BI Publisher and other Oracle EBS/Cloud Applications and Integration specific skills.
- Have the ability to quickly learn governmental processes and solutioning, to independently design solutions with minimal customizations and support the development of the technical strategy in migration to the Cloud.
- Are self-driven and reliable, demonstrating initiative to work under pressure to meet deadlines, with attention to detail and minimal direction.
- Continually expand their knowledge and use creativity and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot system issues proactively.
- Have proven interpersonal skills with a customer focus, maintaining professional working relationships with team members, business partners, and agency staff.
- Balance a strong work ethic with a positive attitude and sense of humor!
- King county is also now requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated
The Why
Why King County's Business Resource Center (BRC) is a great place to work!
King County offers great benefits, to include a pension, bank holidays, telecommute days, transit pass, and training and education opportunities to promote growth and equity, and social justice.
Our focus is to provide our employees with work-life balance- Competitive healthcare plans
- Flexible work environment
- Free Orca Card allowing multiple transportation options to/from the office
- On-Site exercise facilities and bike storage
- Leadership Support and structured employee assistance program
- Paid vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Deferred compensation plan
- Employer Contributions to state pension plan
- Ten paid holidays and Two Additional personal holidays
- Downtown with tons of great lunch spots within walking distance
What people have said about working in the Business Resource Center.
"The Business Resource Center provides an environment with highly diverse work groups and business partners, offering opportunities for professional growth and challenges, learning new skills and the latest technology and applications."
"Employee ideas and contributions are highly valued and supported by supervisors and managers, and employees are able to offer solutions to issues that can be brought before business partners and stakeholders."
"Employees have the freedom to manage their own workload, which is both challenging and rewarding. Work involves not only resolving issues and finding the root cause of problems, but also interacting directly with business partners and experiencing the positive feedback of their appreciation."
"The job is constantly evolving, providing new professional challenges and opportunities for growth, and this comes with a supportive environment with others around you who are rooting for your success as much as their own."
The Location
While the role is 100% remote, if/when you do go to the office, we have office space in the heart of downtown Seattle in the Chinook building. There are hundreds of great lunch spots and transit options within walking distance.
Living in Seattle Washington
APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment is open to all applicants. A King County Application is required. We highly suggest that you include a letter of interest and a resume with your submission. If you have any questions, please contact DES Talent Solutions at DESTalentSolutions@kingcounty.gov.
This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 12 months.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be required to pass a thorough background and reference check.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position will be represented by PROTEC17: Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 - Information Technology.- Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question