OurYahoo

Sr Software Apps Engineer

India Full time
It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world.

A Little About Us

The Enterprise IT team at Yahoo is the backbone of our global operations. We architect and maintain the integrated, scalable corporate applications framework that powers our business. Our Finance Systems squad specifically focuses on automating complex business processes, enhancing operational speed through AI augmentation, and providing the management insights that drive Yahoo's global strategy. We are a team of problem-solvers who view AI not just as a tool, but as a fundamental shift in how we deliver world-class financial technology.

About the Role

As a Sr. Professional in Finance Systems, you will lead the evolution of our Corporate Applications environment, with a heavy focus on Oracle Financials. This is not just a maintenance role; you will be an architect of efficiency, using modern AI tools to oversee complex financial workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure our systems are as agile as our business. You will work independently on complex challenges, influencing stakeholders across Finance, Engineering, and Security to deliver high-impact technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with Finance business process owners and relevant Finance stakeholders to interpret business requirements into technology solutions pertaining to Billing, Revenue, and Payment Applications.

  • Support and optimize the 'Core Finance' platform, encompassing Billing, Revenue, and Accounting applications.

  • Conduct requirement gathering, design, development, implementation, and support to fulfill the Business's needs.

  • Define and meet Service Level Agreements with relevant stakeholders.

  • Partner with operations, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with Yahoo standards.

  • Analyze and design both short and long-term solutions for Yahoo Billing, Revenue, and Finance systems.

  • Plan and execute various test cycles, including integration testing and system testing.

  • Deliver product demonstrations to Business stakeholders and facilitate User acceptance testing.

  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops to guide discussions and decisions for developing business applications.

  • Provide Production support for month-end close activities.

  • Collaborate with other cross-functional product teams and Engineering teams to translate the business solution into technical designs.

  • Leverage AI/ML and Generative AI to enhance Finance processes and drive operational efficiency.

  • Support adoption of AI-driven solutions across enterprise systems to enable smarter decision-making and automation.

  • Overall Position Scope and Accountability:

  • Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline, and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

  • Operates autonomously with minimal supervision and guidance.

  • May oversee small project teams or manage phases/work streams within larger projects.

  • Influences various customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related work teams

  • Creates solutions for a range of moderately complex or uncommon challenges within designated domain

  • Utilizes independent judgement to devise solutions or offer recommendations after analyzing various factors or information sources

  • Shows capability to approach existing solutions from a fresh perspective Challenges:

  • Working in a matrixed & Virtual environment

  • Working with a number of Stakeholders internally & internationally within the Organization

  • Working on multiple projects/tasks at one time

  • Working as part of a global team and think globally

  • Some out of hours working to support the Global Organisation

  • Minimum Job Qualifications: 

  • 10+ years of IT experience specializing in finance systems analysis, solution design, and deployment using Oracle Financials (EBS) and Oracle Fusion Cloud, with hands-on expertise across modules including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, EBTax, SLA, and SCM (iProcurement, Purchasing, Inventory).

  • Proven track record in projects implementation, rollouts, and upgrades within Oracle Financials.

  • Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall management methodologies for project management.

  • Strong consulting background with the ability to influence stakeholders in both business and IT.

  • Demonstrated project management skills with excellent planning and organizational abilities.

  • Technical proficiency in SQL and SQL Developer for basic troubleshooting.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Experience collaborating with large, globally distributed teams across various time zones.

  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and a passion for learning new skills.

  • Ability to convey complex ideas in simple, user-friendly language to both end-users and senior management.

  • Capacity to make independent judgments in prioritizing tasks and initiatives, while keeping management informed of progress and resolutions.

  • Responsive to customer needs and driven to enhance organizational processes.

  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of establishing credibility at all organizational levels.

  • Preferred qualifications include a CA/MBA in Finance or a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience as a business analyst supporting business users.

  • Develop and manage documentation related to the creation of desktop manuals, test scenarios, test conditions, and test scripts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance.

  • Experience with AI Prompt Engineering for technical documentation and structured interaction with LLMs.

  • Experience working in a global, matrixed environment across multiple time zones.

  • Interest in or experience with predictive analytics models for financial forecasting.

Important notes for your attention

Applications: 

All applicants must apply for Yahoo openings direct with Yahoo.  We do not authorize any external agencies in India to handle candidates’ applications.   No agency nor individual may charge candidates for any efforts they make on an applicant’s behalf in the hiring process.  

Our internal recruiters will reach out to you directly to discuss the next steps if we determine that the role is a good fit for you.  Selected candidates will go through formal interviews and assessments arranged by Yahoo direct.  

Offer Distributions: 

Our electronic offer letter and documents will be issued through our system for e-signatures, not via individual emails.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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