Complete Description:
The objective of this procurement is to assist in the implementation of Oracle’s Service Oriented Architecture middleware application platform and its components within the District of Columbia government infrastructure.
The Lead Oracle SOA Consultant is envisioned to provide Oracle SOA Suite / Fusion Middleware architecture and platform modernization support and development services.
C.1.1 Applicable Documents
Not Applicable
C.1.2 Definitions
C.1.2.1 PeopleSoft HCM
This is a collection of PeopleSoft Human Capital Management modules. The District currently has PeopleSoft 9.0 installed.
C.1.2.2 DC – District Government of the District of Columbia
The District is the jurisdiction issuing this statement of work.
C1.2.3 OCTO - Office of the Chief Technology Officer
OCTO is the District agency that is the technical owner of PeopleSoft.
C.1.2.4 System Environments
OCTO currently maintains several system environments, including test, training, user acceptance, production, and fail-over environments.
C.1.2.5 Oracle SOA Suite
Oracle’s Service Oriented Architecture middleware application platform and its components being deployed within the District of Columbia government infrastructure.
C.2 BACKGROUND
C.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLESOFT
C.2.1.1 PeopleSoft HCM is the District-wide human resources, benefits, and payroll application. The system is based on various modules of the PeopleSoft HCM suite and was customized to meet the District’s specific human resource management needs.
C.2.1.2 PeopleSoft is integrated with the Relational Standard Accounting and Reporting System (RSTARS), the District’s financial system, using batch files sent through the Sun eGate/JCAPS integration suite. This batch integration is bi-directional, with financial attributes sent to PeopleSoft and payroll information sent to RSTARS.
C.2.1.3 The District currently owns and operates 9 PeopleSoft modules: HR, Base Benefits and Benefits Administration, Time and Labor, Payroll, Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Learning Management, ePerformance, eCompensation, Employee Self Service and Management Self Service.
C.2.1.4 The District currently owns and operates Oracle’s SOA Middleware application.
C.2.2 HISTORY AND CURRENT USAGE OF PEOPLESOFT and ORACLE SOA SUITE
C.2.2.1 PeopleSoft was brought online in 2004 for most District agencies.
C.2.2.2 In April 2009, PeopleSoft was used for all human resource transactions by all agencies including DC Public Schools (DCPS).
C.2.2.3 PeopleSoft was upgraded to version 9 in 2010.
C.2.2.4 PeopleSoft tracks and supports over 35,000 District employees from over 70 District agencies. PeopleSoft also publishes District position openings and contains District job applicant information
C.2.2.5 Other agencies have independent human resources authority, including OCFO and DCPS. They have their own human resource procedures but generally adhere to the District Personnel Manual (DPM).
C.2.2.6 OCTO is implementing Oracle SOA Suite as its official middleware and integration platform.
C.2.3 LEAD ORACLE SOA SUITE CONSULTANT DELIVERABLES
C.2.3.1 Lead Oracle SOA Suite / Fusion Middleware architecture and platform modernization support and development;
C.2.3.2 Focus on developing Best Practices for using various products within the Oracle SOA Suite;
C.2.3.3 Provide hands-on technical leadership and development for the engineering team in leveraging the Oracle SOA Suite for new Applications and Integration solutions within the Government of the District of Columbia.
C.3 REQUIREMENTS
The following are a number of requirements and tasks that the contractor must perform as the Lead Oracle SOA Suite Consultant as a part of the scope of work. A District Project Manager will be assigned to work with the team to provide assistance and oversight.
C.3.1 Lead Oracle SOA Suite Consultant Requirements
Req. ID Requirement Requirement Description
C3.1.1 Oracle SOA Suite Experience Experience working with Oracle SOA Suite. Must have hands-on experience working with Business Rules, Enterprise Service Bus
C3.1.2 Application and Integration Architecture Experience Experience working with Application and Integration Architectures with special consideration to those with Enterprise Applications
C3.1.3 Experience with Middleware Components Experience working with various middleware components: BPEL, BAM, ESB, WSM, and Rules Engines.
C3.1.4 Leading Design and Development Must be a strong, assertive communicator for high level architectural concepts and lead development groups to understand design and implementation
C3.1.5 Application Server Platform Experience Experience with Java and .Net application server platforms
C3.1.6 Experience with various Integration Technologies Experience with FTP/SFTP/PGP/GPG/VPN Tunneling
SOAP and REST type Web Services Required 3 Years 3 - Expert
Web Service Orchestration Required 3 Years 3 - Expert
Web Service Gateway & Enterprise Service Bus Required 1 Years 3 - Expert
C3.1.7 SDLC Experience Experience with SDLC methodologies: Agile and Waterfall
C3.1.8 Education and Certification Oracle SOA Suite education or certification
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Experience working with Oracle SOA Suite. Must have hands-on experience working with Business Rules, Enterprise Service
Required
3
Years
3 - Expert
Experience working w/ Application and Integration Architectures with special consideration to those with Enterprise Architecture
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Use of various middleware components: BPEL, BAM, ESB, WSM, and Rules Engines.
Required
1
Years
3 - Expert
Must be a strong, assertive communicator for high level architectural concepts and lead development groups to understand design and implementation
Required
15
Years
3 - Expert
Java and .Net application server platforms
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
FTP/SFTP/PGP/GPG/VPN Tunneling
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Software and Application Integration
Required
15
Years
2 - Proficient
SDLC methodologies: Agile and Waterfall
Required
7
Years
3 - Expert
SOAP and REST type Web Services
Required
3
Years
3 - Expert
Web Service Orchestration
Required
3
Years
3 - Expert
Web Service Gateway & Enterprise Service Bus
Required
1
Years
3 - Expert
Oracle SOA Suite education or certifications
Nice to have
1
Years
2 - Proficient
Experience managing and leading teams
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Bachelor of Science Degree
Required
Candidate must bring his own laptop, vendor or client will not be providing it.