Principal Consultant - Middleware (OIC)

As an OIC Middleware Integration Consultant with expertise in OCI, your role will involve designing, developing, and managing integration solutions to connect cloud and on-premise systems. Your prior experience in banking or insurance projects will be beneficial in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement middleware integration solutions using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) on OCI platforms. - Develop and manage integrations between cloud-based and on-premise systems, including ERP, CRM, and third-party applications. - Configure and utilize OCI services such as Compute, Object Storage, Autonomous Database, and API Gateway for integration projects. - Build and optimize integration workflows, leveraging OIC adapters for SaaS applications, REST/SOAP APIs, and custom integrations. - Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to ensure seamless connectivity and data flow across systems. - Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather integration requirements and provide robust solutions. - Implement security protocols and best practices to protect data during integration processes. - Perform testing and validation of integration workflows to meet business and technical requirements. - Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including integration designs, workflows, and operational guidelines. - Stay updated with OCI advancements and recommend improvements to existing integration processes. Skills and Qualifications: Mandatory Skills: - Hands-on experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and middleware integration technologies. - Expertise in developing integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, and XSLT. - Proficiency in working with OCI SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services. - Knowledge of integration architecture and patterns, including synchronous/asynchronous messaging and event-driven integration. Preferred Experience: - Domain expertise in banking or insurance projects, with familiarity in core systems like Flexcube, OFSAA, or insurance platforms. - Experience with Oracle SaaS applications such as Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP, HCM, CX). - Knowledge of OCI services like API Gateway, Oracle SOA Suite, and Autonomous Database. Other Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work in cross-functional teams. - Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices for middleware integration. Education and Experience: - Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 5 to 8 years of experience in middleware integration, with at least 2 years working on OCI-based integration projects. - Domain experience in banking or insurance is an added advantage.,