Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.
Stanford’s University IT (UIT) team is seeking an Oracle Business Intelligence Engineer who will be responsible for development of technical analysis and design, new programming, modifications, scheduling, tuning, testing and maintenance of systems in support of new and existing Business Intelligence (BI) and other projects.
CORE DUTIES:
- Perform data analysis, design and development on new and ongoing business intelligence (BI) tools (specifically OBIEE / OAS / OAC / FDI, optionally Tableau) involving complex data structures.
- Perform data analysis & design involving complex data structures on Informatica.
- Provide technical design, coding, testing, implementation, maintenance, system and technical support for BI initiatives.
- Conduct and participate in code walkthroughs and document technical design. Assist in Quality Control testing. Troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
- Consult with client groups to assess user needs and requirements.
- Meticulously build BI applications following software methodologies defined.
- Follow the release cycles and implement on-time delivery of bug fixes, change requests and enhancements.
- Monitor Dashboard Reporting and Presentation Layer functioning and performance and pro-actively fix issues as found.
- Compare out of the box Oracle cloud ERP reports and make recommendations based on functionality requirements.
- Extend / enhance Oracle delivered reports based on fit.
- Support Source upgrades, Hardware/Software upgrade projects with impact analysis, fixes and end-to-end testing. Provide operational support on failures and outages.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in computer science, or engineering or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Solid expertise in Business Intelligence and Data warehousing concepts and methodologies.
- 3 years of hands-on experience in OAC / FDI (FAW) and an additional 3 years on OBI / OAS.
- Ability to design and develop cross-functional Dashboards by efficiently using BI tool features while pushing down complex logic to the database.
- Expertise in BI modeling - Physical, logical and semantic layers.
- Solid expertise in technical development on Oracle Analytics/Answers.
- Excellent programming skills on databases with advanced SQL.
- Experience working in a MUDE environment.
- Ability to identify & tune BI application performance bottlenecks.
- Knowledge of data load and transformation methods.
- Analytical capabilities to slice and dice data for display in reports.
- Ability to understand requirements and translate them into design.
- Experience with cloud data warehousing solutions, such as Snowflake, AWS RedShift, a plus.
- Exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux/Windows OS, Version Control and Office software.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles and coding standards.
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and project mgmt methodologies.
- Ability to learn and upskill on newer technologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Working experience at a higher education institution(s) a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently sitting.
- Occasionally stand/walk.
- Rarely writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You:
Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.
- Redwood City. Our Stanford Redwood City campus, opened in 2019, is the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff, including University IT, whose jobs are important to supporting the University’s mission. The campus offers amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center for Stanford families.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
