Application Development Officer

Position: Application Development Officer

Location: Qatar

Industry: Water and Power Sector

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Role Overview

The Application Development Officer serves as an Oracle E-Business Suite HRMS Techno-Functional Consultant, responsible for providing expert-level support, development, and customization for Oracle HRMS modules, including Payroll, Core HR, and Oracle Time and Labor (OTL).

This role requires close collaboration with end-users—especially during payroll cycles—to resolve queries, deliver training, and ensure smooth business operations. The consultant will also drive enhancements, ensure compliance with governance standards, and support the integration of HRMS with other business systems.

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Key Responsibilities

Applications Development – Enterprise Solutions

• Responsible for the maintenance of the Standard Oracle E-Business HRMS Module and custom Applications.
• Provide comprehensive techno-functional support for Oracle E-Business Suite HRMS modules (Payroll, Core HR, OTL, and custom applications).
• Provide technical and functional support for Oracle Payroll, Core HR, Oracle OTL and Custom modules
• Assist Payroll teams during monthly payroll runs, ensuring smooth execution payroll processes
• Identify and deliver quick resolutions to urgent payroll issues
• Designs, develops, and maintains Oracle E-Business functionality using Oracle E-Business Suite development tools and methodology.
• Estimate the time required for development work and commit to delivering projects within set deadlines, ensuring timely completion and release.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and best practices in HRMS implementations and custom development.
• Support integration with other Oracle modules (Finance, SCM) and third-party systems.
• Respond to support calls by troubleshooting application and system bugs to ensure continuous operational efficiency.
• Provide Training and knowledge transfer to the area concerned for customized solutions
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, and performance tuning for Oracle E-business Suite HRMS applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts to receive system requirements and solution designs, and prepare prototypes, database models, and integration architecture.
• Conduct extensive testing and quality checks on generated codes to uphold high standards of software development.
• Prepare setup files and test scripts as part of the Software Development Life Cycle documentation process.
• Provide coaching and guidance to trainees and new IT staff, facilitating their integration into projects and enhancing their professional development.
  
  

Team Supervision

• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
  
  

Budgeting and Financial Performance

• Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.
  
  

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Provide inputs and implement policies, systems and procedure for the assigned team so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled, while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
  
  

Reporting

• Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet company and department requirements, policies and quality standards.
  
  

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Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, or a similar degree from a reputable university is required.
• Minimum 8 years’ tecno-functional Experience in Oracle eBusiness Suite R12.2.X HRMS (Core HR, Payroll, and OTL) module.
• Primary Experience in OAF development, Oracle workflow, Fast Formula, XML Publisher and Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience in Customization/extension of standard workflows, interfaces, Self-service pages, personalization and good exposure to RICEW components.
• Oracle Apex Reports and Forms development experience will be added advantage.
• Finance and SCM experience will be added advantage.
• Experience in the creation of technical design documentation.
• Experience with creating, documenting, and executing test plans.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adaptable to work on new platforms.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously among changing priorities.
• Candidates should possess good communication / presentation capabilities and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills.
• Good understanding of power/energy and water sectors, emerging trends and technologies.
• Proficiency in English (must) and Arabic (plus).
• Ability to work with key stakeholders, senior executives, management team and external partners/advisors through collaboration & teamwork.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment.