Oracle Developer ( Mid-Level) Job in 21202

Laureate Global Products and Services is the online and U.S. campus-based group of Laureate Education, a leading international provider of higher education services. Our institutions include Walden University, a distance learning institution of higher education based in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the University of Liverpool based in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Kendall College, a leading higher education institution of culinary arts and hospitality management based in Chicago, Illinois; NewSchool of Architecture and Design, based in San Diego, California; Santa Fe University of Art and Design, an institute of art and design, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico and The National Hispanic University, based in San Jose, California.

Are you ready to help revolutionize the way the world learns ' right now ' and make a real difference in people's lives and your career along the way? At Laureate Education, Inc., you can. As a leading global innovator, our network of 58 accredited universities offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 675,000 students in 28 countries, in campus-based, fully online and hybrid modalities. At Laureate, you'll quickly learn that IT is an integral partner within our business. There's no sitting around writing code all day for an anonymous company function or end user here. Instead, you'll be 100 percent focused on our students (the future leaders of tomorrow) and how you can help deliver the most effective, efficient and engaging educational tools and experiences possible. From leading-edge technologies and in-house software solutions, to the latest in mobile applications and social media, we're all about creating bigger opportunities and better futures ' one University, one student, and one IT career at a time.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Laureate Inc. is currently looking to add a qualified Software Engineer expertise in Oracle Development to our staff of Software engineers . Applicants should have a strong background in Oracle development in support of enterprise applications and willing to learn new technologies. Successful applicants will have a minimum 3+ years of experience in delivering solutions. The position works with various software developers, product managers, Project Managers and Subject Matter experts to create industry leading software functionality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

' Designs, codes, test, implements, and maintains business applications and functionality
' Performs complex design activities that requires extensive research and analysis.
' Participates in Major implementation projects and support operational teams ..
' Researches and implements new technologies
' Mentors and coaches junior development staff in coding, design
' Should be able to work with senior staff members and follow set protocols.
' Works with delivery team clients, Managers and team members in identifying integration approaches and addressing data concerns as required.
' Need to be able to document design, development, unit testing and maintenance of internally developed applications

' 3-5 years of experience in Form9i development, database architecture and best practices for Oracle SQL and PL/SQL coding style and application tuning.
' Oracle 10G experience is required.
' Strong development experience with Oracle PL/SQL: construction of packages, triggers and PL/SQL blocks and Unix shell scripting.
' Knowledge of SCT Banner is a plus
' Experience with Oracle data warehousing is a Plus.
' Experience in XML parsing and loading into Oracle, XSD style sheets, Oracle XML packages is desired..

' Excellent knowledge of one or more computer languages.
' Excellent knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
' Excellent knowledge of computer program design methods, techniques, and patterns.
' Excellent knowledge of standard development tools and environments.
' Excellent knowledge of used operating systems.
' Excellent knowledge of performance analysis and other debugging tools.
' The ability to clearly document all designs and implementation details
' The ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate their individual activities related to system development goals and milestones.
' Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs.
' Perform unit testing and debugging and set test conditions based on code specifications.
' Supports application throughout the Product Development life cycle.
' Strong analysis and design skills are desired.
' Experience with Java 1.4 and/or 1.5 J2EE 1.4 (JSP and Servlets) is a Plus.
' Demonstrated experience using debugging tools, processes, and techniques.
' Excellent in impact-analysis and root cause analysis.
' Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with ability to anticipate and avoid problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related experience.

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES:
- Sensitivity to Customer Needs
- Ability to Remain Focused
- Excellent Oral and Written Communications Skills
- Detail orientation, and the ability to record, organize, and communicate detail
- An interest in people, and the ability to grow relationships
- The ability and desire to keep informed of emerging technology.
- Skill in organizing and motivating resources, and the ability to drive and account for work
- A propensity and willingness to learn new technologies

Laureate Education, Inc., and all of it subsidiaries or affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE