Custom Software Engineer

Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : Oracle Planning and Budgeting (EPBCS)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves creating tailored software solutions by designing, coding, and improving various components within systems or applications. The role requires working with contemporary frameworks and following agile methodologies to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient solutions that meet unique business requirements. Collaboration and continuous enhancement of software elements are key aspects of daily activities, contributing to the overall performance and adaptability of the technology landscape within the organization.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Oracle Planning and Budgeting (EPBCS).
- Strong experience in designing and developing custom software solutions using modern frameworks.
- Ability to apply agile development practices effectively within a team environment.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving complex software issues to maintain system reliability.
- Experience in optimizing software components for performance and scalability.
- Competence in collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions seamlessly.
Experience: 5–10+ Years
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior EPM Automate Script Developer to design, develop, maintain, and optimize automation solutions for Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Oracle EPM Automate, scripting technologies, batch processing, cloud integrations, and EPM application administration. This role will be responsible for driving automation initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and supporting enterprise-wide EPM processes.


Key Responsibilities
EPM Automation Development
Design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions using Oracle EPM Automate.
Create and manage automation scripts for:
Metadata loads
Data loads and exports
Data management processes
Application backups and snapshots
User provisioning activities
Environment refreshes
Business rule execution
Report generation and distribution
Develop reusable automation frameworks and deployment utilities.
Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation processes.
Scripting & Integration
Develop scripts using:
PowerShell
Batch scripting
Shell scripting (Linux/Unix)
Python (preferred)
Integrate Oracle EPM Cloud with:
Oracle ERP Cloud
Oracle EDMCS
Oracle ARCS
Oracle FCCS
Oracle Planning
Third-party systems
Automate file transfers using SFTP and cloud storage services.
Implement scheduling solutions using enterprise schedulers such as Control-M, Autosys, or Oracle Integration Cloud.
Administration & Support
Support EPM environment administration activities.
Monitor automation jobs and resolve production issues.
Perform root cause analysis for automation failures.
Manage migration activities across DEV, TEST, UAT, and PROD environments.
Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.
Performance & Process Improvement
Identify manual processes suitable for automation.
Improve reliability, scalability, and performance of EPM operational processes.
Develop monitoring, alerting, and logging mechanisms.
Create operational runbooks and technical documentation.
Leadership & Collaboration
Provide technical leadership to junior developers.
Participate in solution design and architecture discussions.
Work closely with Finance, EPM Administrators, ERP teams, Integration teams, and business stakeholders.
Review code and establish development standards and best practices.


Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance Systems, or related field.
5+ years of Oracle EPM Cloud experience.
3+ years of hands-on Oracle EPM Automate development experience.
Strong experience with:
Oracle Planning
FCCS
ARCS
EDMCS
Narrative Reporting
Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python.
Experience with REST APIs and Oracle EPM REST Services.
Strong understanding of cloud integration concepts.
Experience with source control systems such as Git.
Knowledge of scheduling tools and batch processing frameworks.


Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
Knowledge of Oracle ERP Cloud integrations.
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for EPM deployments.
Familiarity with Oracle Data Management and Data Exchange.
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps practices.
Oracle EPM Cloud certifications.


Technical Skills
Skill Area
Oracle EPM Automate
PowerShell Scripting
Python Scripting
Oracle EPM Cloud Applications
REST APIs
Shell Scripting
SFTP Automation
Oracle Integration Cloud
Git Version Control
CI/CD Concepts


Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently on complex automation initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical mindset.
Ability to mentor junior team members.
Experience working in global support and delivery environments.


Sample Deliverables
Automated daily data load and validation framework.
End-to-end environment refresh automation.
Automated snapshot backup and retention process.
Automated metadata deployment framework.
EPM to ERP reconciliation automation.
Automated monitoring and alerting dashboards for EPM jobs.
This role is ideal for a senior technical professional who can own the complete lifecycle of Oracle EPM automation solutions while driving operational excellence and reducing manual effort across Finance and EPM processes.


The tech skills remains the same but a candidate at level 7 / 8 should additionally demonstrate capabilities related to
Ownership of enterprise architecture and automation strategy.
Experience leading teams of 5–15 engineers.
Mentoring, hiring, performance management, and technical leadership while remaining capable of hands-on troubleshooting for critical issues
Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.
Delivery planning, estimation, budgeting, and resource management.
Governance of production support, SLAs, and operational excellence.
Experience driving automation maturity, DevOps adoption, and continuous improvement.