Oracle Utilities WAMS Technical Resource

title: WAMS technical resource ( Oracle Utilities Work and Asset Management (WAMS))
Location: This position is remote.
duration: 6 months

seeking a WAMS Technical Resource who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects in various customer businesses areas at a Utility client headquartered in the Seattle area.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting enhancements, maintenance, and data operations within the current Oracle Utilities Work and Asset Management (WAMS) environment, while also enabling secure file-based integrations to Oracle Cloud.
The candidate should have strong backend development skills, SQL expertise, and Unix-based integration capabilities.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Oracle Utilities WAM v1.9x, strong data processing and backend skills, and the ability to support existing Unix/Shell automation and file-transfer workflows as they transition toward cloud-based patterns.

Responsibilities:
Support and maintain backend processes within Oracle Utilities WAMS v1.9x
Develop and document reusable patterns for data extraction, transformation, and integration
Ensure data design supports operational needs, audit controls, and performance requirements
Support ingestion of GDE datasets into Oracle Autonomous Database (ADB).
Provide day-to-day technical support, troubleshooting, and data correction across WAMS components

Business Rule Definition & Functional Alignment:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document WAMS functional processes
Translate business requirements into technical logic and backend data flows
Document representations of work orders, labor, materials, and assets within WAMS and ensure alignment to operational workflows
Support business process mapping by connecting backend design with field and back-office operations

Data Mapping & Integration:
Map WAMS data structures for reporting, analytics, and cloud ingestion needs
Define transformation logic for exporting WAMS data into CSV, XML, JSON, or other structured formats
Architect secure and auditable data-exchange workflows leveraging SFTP and Unix-based file movement pipelines
Support the migration of existing file-transfer processes to Oracle Cloud Object Storage

Development & Technical Requirements:
Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, scripts, and extraction routines for WAMS backend support
Build and maintain Shell/Unix scripts used for automation, data processing, and secure transfers
Ensure all integrations follow client architectural and security standards
Troubleshoot backend and integration issues, identify root causes, and implement lasting solutions

Feedback Loop & System Update Management:
Develop or refine processes that interpret cloud ingestion feedback or batch responses
Create mechanisms to update WAMS with integration results, including reconciliation statuses, error records, and operational flags
Ensure all backend synchronization components are traceable and auditable

Testing, QA, and UAT Support:
Support system integration testing and backend validation activities
Prepare test datasets, simulate end-to-end backend scenarios, and assist in triage
Document technical components thoroughly to ensure production readiness and long-term supportability Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
5+ years hands-on experience with Oracle Utilities WAM (preferably v1.9x)
Strong backend development skillset including SQL, data extraction, and ETL workflows
Proficiency in Shell scripting, Unix/Linux environments, and secure file-transfer processes (SFTP)
Experience supporting or migrating file-based integrations to Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Strong understanding of relational database structures and enterprise data patterns

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in utility operations or asset management environments
Familiarity with transitioning legacy processing pipelines to cloud-native approaches
Experience within regulated or municipal utility organizations
Background in large-scale data automation or backend pipeline development