Middleware Engineer - Oracle Utilities (CC&B / MDM)

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Middleware Engineer to join the Technology division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are seeking a technically strong, solutions-oriented professional to administer, optimize, and maintain enterprise Oracle Utilities middleware environments that power mission-critical utility operations. In this role, you will take ownership of Oracle Utilities middleware environments, including Oracle WebLogic Server (12c) for CC&B and MDM applications, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and optimized for mission-critical operations. You will lead system integration efforts, including CCB2MDM, collaborate with cross-functional teams using Oracle SOA Suite components (BPEL and OSB), and deploy and maintain Java applications through CMA imports/exports and application-specific patching. This position offers the opportunity to drive system performance improvements, implement best practices, and contribute to enterprise-level stability, making a tangible impact on utility operations that serve thousands of customers.

Additionally, you will serve as a collaborative technical expert who can troubleshoot complex enterprise issues, maintain application stability, and drive continuous system improvement. If you thrive in complex enterprise environments and want to make a direct impact on critical utility operations, we want to hear from you.

This role follows OUC's Hybrid Work Model, with three on-site days in Orlando (Tuesday and Thursday required, plus one flexible day of Monday, Wednesday, or Friday) and two remote days. The position also participates in an every-other-week on-call rotation to support production systems.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience
• Minimum five (5) years of enterprise application or middleware experience, including a minimum of three (3) years hands-on supporting Oracle Utilities applications, such as CC&B and/or MDM.
• Hands-on experience administering Oracle WebLogic Server (12c) and Oracle SOA Suite components (BPEL, OSB) to manage system integrations such as CCB2MDM.
• Deep understanding of the Oracle Utilities Application Framework (OUAF), including domain configuration, environment setup, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Java code deployment, performing CMA imports/exports, and applying application-specific patches.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise production environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development, database, infrastructure, and business teams.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations
• Access to workout facilities at each location
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range: $79,369 - $99,211 annually - Commensurate with experience

Location: "The Greenest Building in Downtown"- Reliable Plaza, 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Maintains the integrity, availability, accessibility, and current patch levels of various system applications. Serves as application technical point of contact between the technical team and the business partners both technical and functional) for the identification and resolution of issues related to various applications.

Primary Functions:

• Install,
  configure, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server 12c for OUAF-based
  applications in native installation mode.
• Manage
  WebLogic domains, including Administration Servers, Managed Servers, and
  clusters, to support OUAF applications like CC&B, MDM
• Deploy
  and troubleshoot OUAF application EAR files using WebLogic Administration
  Console or WLST scripts.
• Configure
  WebLogic resources, including JDBC data sources, JMS queues, and JNDI
  settings, ensuring connectivity to Oracle databases.
• Apply
  patches and upgrades for WebLogic Server and OUAF applications, ensuring
  compatibility and compliance with Oracle support guidelines.
• Optimize
  WebLogic Server performance by tuning JVM parameters (e.g., heap size,
  garbage collection) and connection pools.
• Implement
  security configurations, including SSL, OUAF keystore setup, and
  integration with LDAP
• Automate
  administrative tasks using WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST), Python, or
  shell scripts
• Monitor
  application health and WebLogic Server metrics using tools like Oracle
  Enterprise Manager or Splunk, analyzing logs for errors and performance
  issues.
• Configure
  Node Manager for remote server management and high availability.
• Support
  application deployments, including version control, release management.
• Troubleshoot
  issues related to WebLogic Server, OUAF framework components, , database
  connectivity, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Ensure
  compliance with utility industry regulations and organizational security
  policies.
• Provide
  on-call support for production OUAF environments and perform maintenance
  tasks during scheduled windows.

Technical Requirements:

Working knowledge in all, but not limited to, the following:

• Enterprise scheduling applications;
• sFTP Protocols and encryption;
• Distributed Files Shared/Mapped Drives;
• Server environments (Windows,Linux, etc.);
• Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Software Applications to include: Oracle Utilities CC&B, MDM, JD Edwards Enterprise 1 (E1), GIS, Outage Management System (OMS); DA tools such as Talend, Qlik, Cognos
• Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.);
• Structured methodologies such as FADE, SDLC, Agile, and other best practices;
• System trace tools to capture required technical logs;
• Data analysis and metrics;
• Detailed technical research;
• System technical documentation;
• Data extract tools to validating data integrity;
• Read and interpret scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Java, etc.
• IT Service request, change management, solution request, incident management processes and tools (BMC Footprints, Jira, etc.);

Ability to:

• Take on new system assignments and learn new technologies;
• Research and pilot new technologies;
• Research and introduce new versions of relevant applications;
• Implement security controls with industry approved tools;
• Research and implement monitoring tools;
• Respond 24/7/365; as scheduled for on-call support;
• Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, compute rates, ratio and percentages;
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.) and use standard office equipment (computer, telephone, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or related field of study; In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education, experience or certifications may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis;
• Minimum of five (5) years of enterprise application or middleware experience with understanding of functional processes, to include:
• Minimum of three (3) years supporting Oracle Utilities CC&B and/or MDM
• Relevant application experience performing support related functions such as patching; software deployment and other administrative tasks;

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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