Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) Specialist

Role: Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) Specialist

Location: Milton Keynes, UK

Contract (6months +)

Inside IR35

Job Purpose and primary objectives:

Design, develop, and implement ODI mappings, interfaces, packages, procedures, and load plans.
Perform end-to-end data integration activities including extraction from source systems, transformation logic, and loading into target systems (Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Cloud).
Optimize ODI processes for performance, scalability, and reusability.
Collaborate with business analysts, data architects, and application teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.
Develop and enforce ODI standards, frameworks, and best practices.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve issues related to data integration jobs, schedules, and performance bottlenecks.
Support ODI administration activities including security, topology configuration, agent setup, and patch upgrades.
Provide production support for ODI jobs, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring high availability.
Document technical designs, integration flows, and support guides.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in data integration and analytics delivery.

Desirable Qualifications:

Prior experience in Banking, Financial Services, or large-scale ERP/EPM/Cloud data integration projects.

Key Skills/Knowledge:

Strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 11g/12c (mandatory).
Proficiency in ETL/ELT concepts, data warehousing, and relational database design.
Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills; performance tuning of queries and ODI mappings.
Experience with ODI administration, topology setup, security, and agents.
Knowledge of Oracle database, GoldenGate, and WebLogic environments.
Experience integrating ODI with cloud applications (Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM, SaaS, REST/SOAP APIs).
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills to liaise with business and technical stakeholders.
Experience working in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.