Specialist – Information Technology (Oracle EBS OAF Function)

About the Role SANAD is seeking an experienced Oracle EBS OAF Specialist to develop, customize, maintain, and support Oracle E-Business Suite applications using Oracle Application Framework (OAF). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and enhancing Oracle EBS solutions, including OAF pages, JSP components, and RICEW objects, while ensuring application performance, system stability, data integrity, and compliance with Oracle development standards and IT governance requirements. Working closely with functional consultants and business stakeholders, the role will translate approved business and functional requirements into scalable, reliable, and high-quality technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Oracle EBS OAF Development & Customization Develop, customize, test, and maintain Oracle E-Business Suite applications using Oracle Application Framework (OAF). Develop and support OAF pages, JSP components, controllers, application modules, view objects, and user interface extensions. Develop and maintain RICEW components, including Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, and Workflows. Implement approved OAF personalizations and extensions while preserving standard Oracle functionality. Apply Oracle EBS architecture standards, coding practices, development methodologies, version control requirements, and IT governance controls. Participate in code reviews and implement continuous improvements. Technical Analysis & Solution Design Collaborate with functional consultants and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Perform technical analysis and contribute to the design of OAF applications, enhancements, extensions, and integrations. Prepare technical design documentation aligned with approved business requirements. Assess technical impacts, dependencies, risks, and constraints associated with system changes. Recommend practical and maintainable technical solutions while ensuring compliance with architecture, security, and performance standards. Participate in technical reviews and solution discussions. Application Support & Troubleshooting Provide technical support for Oracle EBS OAF-related incidents, service requests, and production issues. Investigate and resolve issues involving OAF, JSP, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, XML, web services, and related application components. Perform root-cause analysis for recurring defects and performance-related issues. Implement corrective actions and escalate highly complex issues where required. Ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests within agreed service levels. Coordinate with infrastructure teams, vendors, and consultants to resolve application issues. Performance Tuning & System Optimization Monitor and optimize the performance of OAF components, application code, database queries, and integrations. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement remediation plans. Optimize SQL queries, PL/SQL programs, Java components, OAF pages, and related application objects. Support Oracle EBS upgrades, patches, migrations, and enhancement initiatives. Conduct post-implementation validation to ensure system stability and performance. Escalate significant performance, scalability, or reliability concerns. Documentation, Testing & Collaboration Prepare and maintain technical specifications, code documentation, test scripts, deployment instructions, and user guides. Perform unit testing and system testing and document results. Support Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Assist with deployment and migration activities across Oracle EBS environments. Collaborate with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, functional consultants, and external vendors. Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Oracle E-Business Suite Technical Certification is an advantage. Certifications in Java, Oracle Databases, Application Development, or Integration Technologies are considered a plus. Experience 5-7 years of experience in Oracle E-Business Suite technical development and application support. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Application Framework (OAF). Strong hands-on experience with: Java JSP SQL PL/SQL XML Web Services Oracle EBS Technologies Experience developing and supporting RICEW components. Strong knowledge of Oracle EBS modules, including: Inventory Purchasing Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) General Ledger (GL) Projects Knowledge of Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (CMRO) is an advantage. Aviation or MRO industry experience is preferred. Key Competencies Oracle EBS OAF Technical Development Technical Analysis & Problem Solving ERP Architecture & Integration Knowledge Performance Optimization & Code Quality Documentation & Technical Communication Collaboration & Delivery Excellence Show more Show less