WAMS Backend Developer
Talascend is currently seeking a WAMS Backend Developer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.
Overview
This position involves supporting enhancements, maintenance, and data operations within an Oracle Utilities Work and Asset Management (WAMS) environment, while enabling secure file-based integrations to Oracle Cloud. The role requires strong backend development skills, SQL expertise, and Unix-based integration capabilities.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 architectural and security standards
- Troubleshoot backend and integration issues, identify root causes, and implement lasting solutions
- 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
- 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 supportability
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; additional experience may substitute for degree
- 5+ years hands-on experience with Oracle Utilities WAM (preferably v1.9x)
- Strong backend development skills 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
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
