Principal Consultant

An experienced consulting professional who has an understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment, in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices. Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment, in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices. Demonstrates expertise to deliver functional and technical solutions on moderately complex customer engagements. May act as the team lead on projects. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participates in business development activities. Develops and configures detailed solutions for moderately complex projects. 5-7 years of experience relevant to this position including 2 years consulting experience preferred. Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Product or technical expertise relevant to practice focus. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to build rapport with team members and clients. Ability to travel as needed.   POSITION DESCRIPTION FORM Oracle Quality Management System Position Global Job Grade Date JOB DESCRIPTION Quality Analyst Principal Consultant ASAP POSITION Principal Consultant LINE OF BUSINESS Oracle Utilities GBU REPORTS TO (Job Title Only ) QA Manager   Oracle Corporation Oracle provides the world’s most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe. Oracle's product strategy provides flexibility and choice to our customers across their IT infrastructure. Now, with Sun server, storage, operating-system, and virtualization technology, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is integrated to work together as a single system. In addition, Oracle's open architecture and multiple operating-system options gives our customers unmatched benefits from industry-leading products, including excellent system availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership.   Oracle Utilities Overview Oracle Utilities delivers proven software applications that help utility companies of all types and sizes achieve competitive advantage, business performance excellence and a lower total cost of technology ownership. Oracle Utilities integrates industry-specific customer care and billing, network management, work and asset management, mobile workforce management and meter data management applications with the capabilities of Oracle's industry-leading enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, middleware, database technologies, as well as servers and storage. The software enables customers to adapt more nimbly to market deregulation, meet ever-evolving customer demands and deliver on environmental conservation commitments.   The India Delivery Center is part of the Oracle Utilities Global Delivery Consulting group that partners with the regional consulting centers in delivering the high performance Utilities solutions that increase our customers’ competitiveness.  The delivery incorporates institutionalized methodologies in an offshore environment whereby world-class talent is developed through mature standards and processes.  The Oracle Utilities Global Delivery Consulting group continues to improve its core delivery value proposition through the recruitment and development of top technical talent. Role: This position offers an experienced Quality Analyst the opportunity to lead the analysis, planning, and execution of all primary testing functions for both Production and Non-Production environments. Successful candidates will have a deep background in all aspects of testing methodologies, expertise in testing tools, results oriented, personal drive and excellent problem solving skills.   KEY OBJECTIVE (Outline key/overall objectives of the role) This Test Analyst role will work within the Testing Services line. Leveraging proved expertise in testing process, tools, estimation, design, development and execution, this position will work to ensure success of Testing Projects Provide design, development and execution of Tests using both Manual & Test Automation Tools. Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high quality programs within agreed budgets and time frames Work at Onsite location whenever required and need to be travel ready. Onsite travel is anticipated in the first year itself.   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ( Outline specific tasks/responsibilities of the role) Develop test plans based on the requirements. Create test cases to handle different functional scenarios based on the design documents Work on deriving estimates for different testing activities. Perform quality and functional reviews during the Design and Development phases Provide regular status reports to the Project Manager Design and develop automation scripts using any standard Testing tools primarily Oracle Open Script or other Client requested tools like - Rational Robot or Rational Functional Test, HP Winrunner/Load Runner/QTP etc. Work as part of the Testing team ensure Project Success – Tasks could include Design handover to QA, Ensure Requirements and Design Coverage in Test Plan through reviews and feedback, Co-ordinate defect tracking and closure with development and release teams etc.   RELEVANT EXPERIENCE and TRAINING (Indicate the essential experience, qualifications and attributes required to perform this position effectively) University degree in Engineering in IT, Computer Science or any of its equivalent BTech/BE preferable, MCA acceptable 8 to 14 years’ Experience in Testing Design, Testing Development and Test Execution on Enterprise Applications , preferably in a multi-national organization Should have worked extensively in developing Test cases, Test Scenarios, Test Plans. Should have knowledge and worked on estimation of different testing aspects, phases of tests. Should be well versed with Test data creation techniques for Manual, Automation, Load, Stress and Soak testing. Should be comfortable with Database tools like SqlDeveloper and should be comfortable with writing SQLs. Should be well versed with Scripting languages like VB Script or Java or SQA Basic which are commonly used in Test Automation Tools. Strong Analytical, Logical reasoning skills and some programming skills required Good understanding of working in a Global Delivery Model for IT Projects. Good Understanding of Test Management and all phases of the Software Testing Lifecycle- especially Test Design, Development, and Execution including Defect Tracking Cycle, Defect Metrics Reporting etc. Knowledge in Customer Management and Billing System a plus Knowledge of Oracle Utilities Products of CCB or MDM is a plus. Experience in Developing Automation scripts in any of the following tools - Rational Robot or Rational Functional Test, HP Winrunner/LoadRunner/QTP, Oracle UTA would be a plus. Experience in Object-oriented Design a plus Strong written and spoken English communication skills Energy industry knowledge, Smart Grid, Smart Meter, Energy Deregulations etc., is a plus   An Oracle career can span industries, roles, Countries and cultures, giving you the opportunity to flourish in new roles and innovate, while blending work life in. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every industry. In order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that inspires thought leadership and innovation. Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits designed on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business. At Oracle, we believe that innovation starts with diversity and inclusion and to create the future we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles. to perform crucial job functions. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued that we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer * . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. * Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.