JOB SUMMARY
A Principal Technical Consultant at Argano is a senior technical expert who provides technical leadership for Argano's Oracle Cloud HCM consulting practice and leads mid-to-large software initiatives for clients.
This person integrates and extends Oracle Cloud HCM SaaS solutions using Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings such as Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and Oracle Database Cloud Service (DBCS), and builds HCM integrations, extracts, conversions, and reports using HCM Extract, HCM Data Loader (HDL), Fast Formulas, BI Publisher, and SOAP and REST web services. They lead the analysis and design phase of the system development life cycle, turning user requirements into the best business and technical solutions within clients' implementation time frames, while remaining hands-on in writing code, analyzing data, and implementing software.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Lead and manage mid-to-large-scale Oracle Cloud HCM development initiatives, including setting timelines and development goals.
Provide Oracle Cloud HCM development thought leadership and produce technology roadmaps in support of Argano's vision and strategy.
Evaluate and introduce new technologies; continuously advancing technical acumen.
Apply an understanding of the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to guide development decisions.
Solution Design & Architecture
Gather and analyze business, technical, and infrastructure requirements with clients, business owners, and engagement managers to define HCM technical needs.
Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and initial implementation models.
Ensure solutions uphold architecture and design principles and meet objectives for availability, scalability, performance, and security.
Resolve complex issues that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors, exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
Integration & Development
Design, develop, implement, and deploy Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) solutions between Oracle Cloud HCM and legacy applications.
Build HCM integrations and extensions using Fast Formulas, HCM Extract, HCM Data Loader (HDL), BI Publisher, and web services (SOAP & REST).
Define integration requirements and strategy with clients and cross-functional teams and assist in setting best practices for integrating with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud, JD Edwards, and E-Business Suite.
Helpful to have knowledge in the administration of Oracle Cloud HCM security, including users, roles, data access, and permissions.
Quality, Delivery & Knowledge Transfer
Lead requirements, design, development, and code reviews, and ensure deliverable quality through proven testing methodologies.
Provide knowledge transfer on Oracle HCM solutions and integrations through meetings / demonstrations and maintain well-documented procedures for client hand-off.
Provide status reporting to engagement management.
Team Leadership & Communication
Work with senior leadership to follow, without deviation, Argano Methodologies
Coach and mentor Cloud Technical team members.
Communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders, using strong persuasion, influence, and problem-solving skills.
Build relationships with key contacts outside own area of expertise and participate in special initiatives and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; master's degree or PhD preferred.
Relevant coursework or certifications in programming or software development.
Experience
8 - 10 years of overall IT experience, with 5+ years of development focused on Oracle Cloud HCM.
Solution architect or lead role on at least two full life-cycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations or multiple large Oracle Cloud HCM Initiatives.
Experience managing multiple initiatives for different clients, with advanced technical management skills.
Plus: Additional skills with on-prem solutions such as JDE Edwards EnterpriseOne and / or EBS.
Technical Skills
Oracle Cloud HCM: SaaS technical development, with functional understanding of modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Absence Management, Time & Labor, Talent Management, and Compensation.
Integration: Minimum 3 years building complex Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) solutions using REST, SOAP, FBDI, and BI Publisher, with expertise in Oracle Cloud delivered web services; Oracle Integration Cloud certification a plus.
HCM Tools & Data Conversion: Hands-on experience with HCM Extract, Fast Formulas, and HCM Data Loader (HDL), including data conversion using HDL and FBDI.
Reporting: Minimum 4 years of report development, including BI Publisher, HCM Extract, and OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence) reports.
PaaS & Middleware: Oracle PaaS (Integration Cloud, Java Cloud Service, Database Cloud Service) and Oracle Middleware (SOA Suite / Fusion Middleware), including extending Oracle SaaS with custom applications built in JCS or similar environments.
Security & Identity: Oracle Cloud HCM security; API security certificates, authentication, authorization, IP security setup, and endpoint configuration; Oracle Identity Manager, LDAP, MS Active Directory, and identity propagation.
Development: Advanced knowledge of programming languages, database creation and maintenance, customer-facing interfaces, and Agile development; Oracle Visual Builder and Process Builder preferred.
ABOUT ARGANO
Argano is the world's largest global digital consultancy focused exclusively on transforming high-performance business operations. Backed by deep strategic partnerships with Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and Salesforce, our teams guide clients from strategy through execution across business applications, cloud, data, and AI. We've built a culture where people are encouraged to challenge the status quo and do their best work - earning Argano recognition as a Great Place to Work. Join us, and you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible for the world's leading enterprises.
About UsArgano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high-performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever-evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or Engineering
- 5-10 years of Client Services experience or related experience
- Module-specific experience in Talent Management, Time & Labor, Absence Management, Payroll, Core HR, or Compensation
- Experience with at least three full life-cycle Oracle HCM Cloud implementations
- Experience with OTBI, HDL, HSDL, BIP, and FastFormula
- Ability to identify business requirements and map them to Oracle Cloud functionality
- Ability to configure Oracle Cloud and document application setups
- Ability to engage effectively at business and technical levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and deliver projects, including planning and estimating
- Experience leading and independently managing mid-size client projects
- Proven ability to support sales as a subject matter expert
- Extensive expertise across multiple technical domains and broad IT knowledge
- Proven track record of successful project management and client satisfaction
- Ability to manage senior-level client relationships and strategic accounts
- Strategic leadership, business development, innovation, client retention, and executive presentation skills
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree
- Oracle certification in area of expertise
Argano Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Argano and has not been reviewed or approved by Argano.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave policies offer up to 8 weeks for all parents, with birth mothers eligible for up to 20 weeks of paid time off. This structure signals meaningful support for families during and after childbirth or adoption.
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Retirement Support — Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans include immediate company matching. This immediate match enhances long-term savings and indicates a solid retirement benefit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off, paid holidays, and specialized leave expand time-away options beyond standard PTO. This breadth allows employees to plan rest and personal needs more freely.
Argano Insights
What We Do
Argano is a next-generation business and technology services provider that builds the Digital Foundations™ that make businesses run better. We leverage insights and innovations to help leaders design and implement the complex solutions necessary to not just survive but thrive and improve financial and operational performance. Argano believes a firm’s core operating technologies should be enablers of commercial innovation, not a constant source of limitation, and is committed to helping clients think differently about how they deploy and manage people, processes and technology.
