Principal OIC Engineer

Job Description Integration Strategy, Architecture & Development - Design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge integrations with Oracle Integration Cloud and Oracle SOA Suite, ensuring seamless connectivity between on-premises, cloud, Oracle SaaS, partner, and third-party platforms. - Architect robust integration solutions addressing scalability, performance, fault tolerance, and security. - Leverage deep understanding of canonical data models, event-driven architectures, and API-led integration patterns. Technical Leadership & Requirement Analysis - Engage with business process owners, business analysts, and solution architects to gather and translate integration requirements into detailed technical specifications and designs. - Set integration strategy and technical roadmaps aligned with enterprise objectives. Security & Confidential Application Integration - Champion secure integration practices for confidential, sensitive, and regulated applications-enabling secure data exchange and storage. - Implement industry-standard authentication and authorization protocols (including OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML) for API flows: manage access/refresh tokens, establish secure SSL/TLS endpoints, and enable API gateway protections to ensure security and compliance. - Drive adoption of data privacy and audit mechanisms in all integrations, adhering to GDPR and Oracle corporate standards. CI/CD Automation & Deployment - Architect, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for the end-to-end automation of integration build, test, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Oracle Developer Cloud Service. - Maintain code versioning, automated testing, and release management for Oracle SOA, OIC, ODI, and Fusion Middleware components. - Ensure smooth and rapid deployment cycles in Agile environments. Documentation, Testing & Maintenance - Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including integration flows, TDDs, FDDs, configuration files, deployment and support manuals. - Oversee end-to-end testing activities-unit, system integration, UAT-and lead troubleshooting efforts to assure reliability and accuracy of data exchange. - Pro actively monitor deployed integrations, resolve incidents, and optimize performance. Technical Enablement, Training & Continuous Improvement - Develop best practices, patterns, reusable assets, and integration standards for enterprise-grade SaaS, on-prem, and partner system integrations. - Mentor and support technical teams, providing training on integration technologies, security protocols, and development lifecycle. - Stay abreast of new Oracle Integration Cloud releases, partner offerings, and industry trends through continuous learning and certifications. Risk Management & Compliance - Continuously identify, assess, and mitigate risks and bottlenecks within the integration ecosystem. - Develop and enforce escalation, resolution, and workaround procedures for high-impact technical issues. Required Experience and Skills: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field. - 10+ years of progressive experience in Oracle integration technologies, including significant expertise with Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). - Advanced knowledge of integration architectures, REST/SOAP web services, API management, middleware security, and event-driven patterns. - Hands-on proficiency with OAuth 2.0 and JWT for API security, including token generation, refresh procedures, and enforcement in confidential applications. - Extensive experience architecting CI/CD pipelines for integration solutions (using Jenkins, Git, Oracle DevCS, etc.). - Proven expertise in the full software development lifecycle within Agile/DevOps environments. - Excellent documentation, communication, coaching, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. - Demonstrated success managing integration of Oracle SaaS applications and partner/third-party systems in large-scale, complex enterprise landscapes. Preferred Qualifications: - Oracle Integration Cloud or SOA Suite professional certification(s). - Proven experience with Oracle SaaS module integrations (ERP, HCM, CX, etc.). - Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), microservices, and cloud-native integration approaches. - Exposure to data privacy standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and Oracle internal compliance policies. Career Level - IC4