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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Business Process Modeling, Data Validation, Data Conversion, Data Structures, Database Schema, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Hardware Description Language, Oracle (Applications), Release Management, Systems Integration, Bi Publisher, Sap Business Objects, Oracle HCM, Restful APIs, Core HR
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ec94dce6-3028-4c7b-8138-2e61589ea32b

## About the Role

* 15+ years of experience in Oracle HCM, Oracle HRMS, or Oracle HCM Cloud applications
 * Completed at least two full lifecycle Oracle HCM Cloud implementations across modules such as Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Absence Management, Benefits, or Payroll-related integrations
 * Strong techno-functional expertise with deep understanding of both business process design and technical solution delivery
 * Hands-on experience with Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Talent Management, Absence Management, Reporting, Security, Approvals, and Integrations
 * Strong experience supporting annual compensation and performance cycles, including eligibility rules, merit planning, bonus planning, performance documents, goals, and downstream reporting
 * Expertise in OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Extracts, HDL, HSDL, data conversion, reporting security, and Oracle HCM table structures
 * Experience with REST APIs, automation scripts, data validation tools, integrations, and solutions that reduce manual effort
 * Practical experience using AI tools, AI agents, or automation capabilities to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and business outcomes
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
 * Experience leading teams, mentoring SMEs, coordinating testing, managing releases, and supporting production operations

## Description

Kforce has a client in San Francisco, CA that is seeking a Lead Software Engineer., * Lead implementation, configuration, enhancement, and production support for Oracle HCM Cloud modules, including Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Absence Management, Journeys, Approvals, Security, Reporting, and Redwood experiences

 * Support annual HR processes, including performance cycles, compensation reviews, merit and bonus planning, goal management, eligibility processing, and related reporting
 * Configure and support absence plans across multiple geographies, including eligibility rules, accruals, carryover processes, and country-specific requirements
 * Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze processes, define solution options, and translate business needs into effective Oracle HCM Cloud solutions
 * Design and manage integrations between Oracle HCM Cloud and internal systems, external vendors, payroll providers, benefits providers, and downstream applications
 * Develop and support OTBI reports, BI Publisher reports, HCM Extracts, HDL/HSDL loads, dashboards, and operational reporting
 * Analyze Oracle HCM data structures, security roles, business objects, integrations, and reporting logic to troubleshoot complex production issues
 * Lead Oracle quarterly update reviews, impact assessments, regression planning, testing coordination, and enablement of relevant new features
 * Provide technical and functional leadership to Oracle HCM SMEs, engineers, QA resources, contractors, and vendor teams
 * Mentor team members on Oracle HCM Cloud configuration, reporting, integrations, support processes, release management, and automation practices
 * Lead medium to large initiatives through estimation, planning, design, build, testing, deployment, hyper care, and transition to steady-state support


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