Senior Oracle Developer

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to resolve highly complex techno-functional problems. The key skills put to use on a daily basis are - diagnosis, replication, troubleshooting, and resolution of complicated and critical technical issues. Must have high level of techno-functional skills, Oracle HCM and ERP product knowledge, problem solving skills, and customer interaction/service expertise. 

Looking for someone to build and maintain strong relationships with HCM & Finance business leaders, delivery partners, vendors, and provide direction and deliver on optimal technology solutions/services to meet business needs. Responsible for developing and maintaining Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Process, Application Integration, and Oracle API Platform Cloud Service. Key focus of this role will be on Application integration between Oracle and other business application providers on the cloud (SaaS), ERP, and 3rd party systems. The position will work as Senior Developer - Oracle and will report to Director, Technology.

Here are some activities that you may perform

• Development of Application Integration solutions between Oracle ERP (HCM & Finance/Procurement) and between Oracle Cloud and other 3rd party systems.
• Act as a solutions integrator; provide a flexible approach by offering and negotiating options with Business that balance service levels, cost and risk.
• Develop impact assessments, manage delivery schedules, access issues & change requests, perform risk assessments to consistently manage operational processes (time reporting).
• Report on Project/Backlog progress, status, overall health and individual applications.
• Assess work plans, identify scheduling issues, report and escalate, as needed.
• Track major project deliverables; share updates and other support initiatives.
• Participate in Oracle Quarterly updates activities and Lead the Integration Scope of activities within the Quarterly releases.
• Development activities using PL/SQL 
• Working with Support team to resolve Incidents and Provide Resolution.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, and ensure best practices are followed by the team.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of excellence within the team.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their applicability to our goals and needs.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Business/Commerce or a Technology Discipline (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 6 to 8 years relevant experience.
• Excellent Communications skills
• Expert knowledge and understanding of Financial Industry technology standards (e.g., infrastructure, architecture, applications, platforms,).
• Ability to work closely with business partners, internal and external stakeholders, technology vendors to ensure solutions meet requirements, and architecture needs.
• Expert knowledge of Oracle PaaS Tools such as Oracle Integration Cloud(OIC) & REST APIs.
• Experience using various HCM Spreadsheet Data Load (HSDL), HCM Data Loader (HDL) & HCM Extracts process and Oracle Fast Formulas and File Based Data Import (FBDI).
• Should be able to translate and communicate technical concepts to both technical personnel and non-IT business users.
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., Bitbucket, JIRA).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• A passion for technology and continuous learning, with a willingness to explore and adopt new technologies and methodologies

Nice to have

• Proven experience implementing cloud technology solutions in industries with high regulatory oversight.
• Technology Transformation experience to implement new modules within Oracle Fusion Cloud

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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