Job ID: MS-68001 (90090114)
Oracle Forms/Reports Developer with JavaScript/XML/HTML, DW, ALM, Java, C++, PL/SQL, CLR, Version Control, continuous integration, Code analysis, testing and K-12/education experience
Location: Jackson MS (MDEK)
Duration: 12 months; Contract is likely to last longer than one year.
Positions 1 (1/2)
References: 3
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE# YEARS
Extensive experience with development of front-end reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Oracle tools such as Reports, Forms7
Experience with web site programming (HTML and XML) and JavaScript7
Thorough understanding of data warehouse design hierarchies such as star and snowflake schemas7
Use of ALM tools for work item management, version control, code analysis, and testing7
Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies7
Strong knowledge of Java, C++, and PL/SQL7
Familiarity with continuous integration7
Understanding of Common Language Runtime (CLR), its limitations, weaknesses, and workarounds7
Preference given to candidates with the below skills/experience. Must also meet minimum requirements.
Experience with student information management systems and K-12 data and reporting is a plus
PL/SQL
Oracle
Version Control tools
Code analysis
Testing
Java
PROJECT DETAILSThe Mississippi Department of Education has a current goal for every community to effectively use a World-Class Data System to improve student outcomes. This goal has an outcome to increase the availability of quality data to drive decisions that improve student outcomes. We are planning to satisfy this goal in part by modernizing our current student information system along with improving the quality of data in connected systems. This will include web-based application development, and creation of dashboards and reports that will improve access, accuracy and ease of use for all stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTIONThis position will require a qualified Developers to take the lead in the following tasks:
•Rationalizing and mapping data between transactional and dimensional database models/systems
•Development and maintenance of data dashboards, reports, and data visualization tools and products
•Working closely with the database and system administrators to optimize stored procedures, views, and the overall performance of the data warehouse system
•Working in collaboration with vendors and other agency staff to design, develop and manage the MDE data portal to publish data both internally to schools and agency staffs, and externally to the public
•Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
•Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
•Ability to work under severe time constraints.
•Must possess analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
REQUIRED DEGREEBachelor’s degree