Oracle SOA Consultant (Part time)

This is a remote position.

We are seeking an experienced Oracle SOA Consultant with 10+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and implementing Oracle Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Oracle SOA Suite and related technologies, coupled with extensive experience in large-scale integration projects. As an Oracle SOA Consultant, you will be responsible for analyzing business requirements, architecting solutions, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Development:
  

  • Lead the design and development of Oracle SOA Suite-based integration solutions, including SOA, BPEL, OSB, and BPM.
    
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design integration architecture.
    
  • Develop and implement complex integrations, orchestrations, and workflows using SOA Suite components.
    

• Integration Strategy & Architecture:
  

  • Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to define integration strategies and architecture.
    
  • Ensure that integration solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
    
  • Provide recommendations on integration patterns (synchronous/asynchronous) and service-oriented designs.
    

• Performance Tuning & Optimization:
  

  • Optimize SOA applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
    
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
    

• Implementation & Deployment:
  

  • Lead end-to-end SOA implementations, including setup, configuration, deployment, and migration activities.
    
  • Provide technical support for Oracle Fusion Middleware products, including Oracle SOA Suite, OSB, and BPM Suite.
    

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  

  • Work closely with business users, project managers, and cross-functional IT teams to ensure project success.
    
  • Conduct workshops and technical sessions to gather requirements, demonstrate solutions, and provide training.
    

• Documentation & Compliance:
  

  • Create and maintain technical documentation for solution design, architecture, and processes.
    
  • Ensure integration solutions comply with security, regulatory, and organizational standards.
    

• Technical Leadership:
  

  • Mentor and guide junior developers and team members, providing code reviews and technical advice.
    
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in Oracle SOA and related technologies, ensuring the adoption of best practices.
    

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle SOA Suite, including BPEL, OSB (Oracle Service Bus), and BPM.
    
  • Strong understanding of SOA principles, service orchestration, and web services (SOAP/REST).
    
  • Experience in designing and developing enterprise integration solutions in a complex, large-scale environment.
    
  • Proven experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware technologies, including Oracle WebLogic Server.
    
  • Expertise in XML, XSD, XSLT, WSDL, and other related technologies.
    
  • Experience with Oracle databases, PL/SQL, and SQL.
    
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Knowledge of Oracle API Gateway, Oracle MFT, and Oracle Cloud (OIC).
    
  • Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and enterprise application integration (EAI) patterns.
    
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools (Jenkins, Maven, etc.).
    
  • Experience with cloud-based integrations, particularly on Oracle Cloud or other iPaaS platforms.
    
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
    
  • Problem-solving mindset, capable of quickly identifying solutions in high-pressure environments.
    
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaborative teams.
    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle SOA Certification (Oracle SOA Suite 12c).
  
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle ERP, or other enterprise systems.
  
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
  
• Experience in industries like Finance, Healthcare, or Telecommunications is a plus.
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Master’s degree in IT or related discipline (preferred).