Associate Consultant

Entry-level consulting position for those who are new to professional services and are developing their expertise. Receives detailed instruction on routine work and on new projects or assignments.

The business - Oracle Financial Services Consulting

Oracle Financial Services Global Business Unit (FSGBU) is a world leader in providing IT solutions to the Financial Services industry. Oracle's customers include ten of the top ten Global Banks, ten of the top ten Insurance companies, ten of the top ten Securities firms, five of the top  five  Mutual Fund companies and four of the top five World Stock Exchanges. 

With the experience of delivering value-based IT solutions to over 840 financial institutions in over 130 countries, the FSGBU understands the specific challenges that financial institutions face: the need for building customer intimacy and competitive advantage through cost-effective solutions while, simultaneously, adhering to the stringent demands of a dynamic regulatory environment.  Our solutions have the world's most comprehensive and contemporary banking applications and provide a technology footprint that addresses their complex IT and business requirements

Banking Consulting Europe which is a part of EMEA Region under 'FSGBU - Consulting' delivers Oracle Technology and Applications solutions for clientele in the European region. The service offerings include Application Implementation, Managed Services and Customization development services for Oracle Financial Services Software Banking products. 

Your Opportunity

This gives you an opportunity to apply your technology knowledge, skills and experience to work in the Banking Consulting team with a new generation of Oracle Banking products in next generation architecture built leveraging the latest technologies.

The Role

Activities in Development or Implementation or Managed Service activity streams as a Consultant. Your responsibilities include: 

1. Participate as Technical team member in Development or Implementation or Managed Service activity streams such as Migration, Integration, Testing support and coordination with other Oracle teams at client locations or offshore teams for various activities.
2. Assist with analysis, design and implementation of solutions for various business requirements.
3. Develop programs as per specifications/requirements given by Oracle / Client within planned schedule.
4. Use defined standards/tools/processes to achieve deliverables that meet quality expectations of Oracle / Client.
5. Document all work in accordance with agreed standards/processes applicable for Oracle / Client.
6. Adhere to defined Change Control Process of Oracle / Client.  Comply with Oracle / Client audit / Compliance requirements.
7. Ensure quality code delivery.
8. Perform proper handover / knowledge transfer at end of each assignment.
9. Timely status reporting to supervisor.
10. Timely submission of timesheets and expenses for Oracle / Clients.

Desired Skills & Experience

Primary Skills

• You possess experience in end-to-end Development and / or Implementation and / or Support activities covering expertise areas such as design of customizations, Coding and Unit testing, executing Test cycle rounds, migrations and Integrations for Oracle Digital Banking products
• You have exposure to Banking Domain and Digital Banking applications
• You possess knowledge and skills in software programming in Core Java, J2EE, Microservices related technologies, Springboot, JavaScript, XML. Experience in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle Database (18c or 12c) is a plus.
• You have exposure to software deployment and troubleshooting on Application Server software especially Oracle Weblogic
• You have working knowledge of Release management and Source control tools
• You should be able to perform issue tracking for applications and follow-up for resolution of same with stakeholders
• You possess good client interaction skills in areas including presentation of solutions 
• You have exposure to software deployment and troubleshooting on Application Server software especially Oracle Weblogic
• You have awareness of banking terminologies and concepts
• You possess good skills on Microsoft Office, MS Excel, Powerpoint
• You possess good communication & documentation skills in English

Secondary Skills

• You have exposure to Software development processes and practices, Cloud and SAAS deployments, Agile and DevOps tools, Testing tools
• You possess knowledge of Oracle OBIEE Reports, BIP, middleware such as Oracle Fusion SOA Suite

Experience

• Experience of 1 to 4 years with at least 1 year in primary skill areas
• Experience in development and / or implementation and / or support of core banking applications.

Educational and Other Qualifications

• Should hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent degree

Work Environment

• Should be willing to work at offshore as well as travel to client locations
• Should be willing to take up Oracle Banking / FLEXCUBE Technical certifications in functional areas as and when required.
• Ability to work in a high pressure, fast moving and challenging environment
• Team player
• Should be able to work on shifts on rotation basis based on project needs

As a member of a project team, follows standard practices and procedures to analyze situations/data and provide quality work products to deliver functional and technical solutions on applications and technology installations. Work involves some problem solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying relevant Oracle methodologies and practices with limited autonomy. Implements Oracle products and technology in various industries to meet customer specifications.

Career Level - IC1