Oracle DRM / EDM Developer Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL (4 days onsite)
Provide primary support for Oracle Data Relationship Management (DRM) — Southern Company's current on-premises master data management platform — while leading or contributing to the strategic implementation of Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud (EDM Cloud), targeted within the next 9 months. Responsibilities span application administration, metadata governance, hierarchy management, integration support, and data quality across both platforms. The ideal candidate brings hands-on DRM experience and demonstrated exposure to EDM Cloud, enabling a smooth transition. Bring an AI-native mindset to accelerate analysis, automate governance processes, and resolve issues faster.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer and support Oracle DRM (on-premises), including dimensions, hierarchies, properties, nodes, glyphs, viewpoints, node types, and related metadata objects; serve as primary platform owner through EDM Cloud cutover.
Lead or support the implementation of Oracle EDM Cloud, including environment setup, application and adapter configuration, dimension modeling, workflow design, subscription configuration, and controlled cutover from DRM.
Build and maintain derived properties and expressions: DRM formula/scripting language for on-prem, and EDM Cloud expression framework for cloud; support both during the transition period.
Design and maintain validations, business rules, and data quality checks enforcing corporate governance standards, data stewardship requirements, and segregation of duties controls in both platforms.
Configure and support change management workflows in DRM Governance (DRG) and EDM Cloud, including request types, request sets, approvals, validations, subscriptions, and audit tracking.
Manage enterprise metadata lifecycle: hierarchy maintenance, alternate hierarchies, version control, lineage tracking, SOX-compliant change documentation, and auditability across DRM and EDM Cloud environments.
Develop and maintain metadata integrations between DRM/EDM Cloud and Oracle tools (Cloud ERP, Cloud EPM, Hyperion Planning, HFM, Essbase) and downstream systems, leveraging EDM Cloud pre-packaged application adapters, REST APIs, EPM Automate, and OIC.
Manage Oracle EDM Cloud monthly update cycles: review release notes, assess functional impact, execute regression testing, and coordinate change management for production updates.
Apply AI-assisted diagnostics, anomaly detection, and automation to improve data quality, governance efficiency, and issue resolution while maintaining appropriate controls.
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, MIS, Data Analytics, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years hands-on Oracle DRM (on-premises) experience in master data management, hierarchy management, metadata governance, and data quality — required.
Oracle EDM Cloud experience (implementation, configuration, or administration) — strongly preferred; candidates with DRM experience and demonstrated EDM Cloud exposure will be prioritized.
Experience configuring DRM dimensions, hierarchies, properties, nodes, viewpoints, validations, workflows, and subscriptions; equivalent EDM Cloud configuration experience is a plus.
Experience with DRM formula/scripting language; familiarity with EDM Cloud expression framework for derived properties and transformation logic — preferred.
Experience with EDM Cloud pre-packaged application adapters (Oracle ERP Cloud, EPM Planning, FCCS, or similar) and the REST API for metadata synchronization — preferred.
Knowledge of DRM/EDM integrations with Oracle Cloud ERP, Cloud EPM, Hyperion Planning, HFM, Essbase, OIC, EPM Automate, and downstream systems.
Experience with ERP metadata synchronization and data mappings bridging ledger accounts, cost centers, entities, alternate hierarchies, and reporting structures.
Experience supporting or executing a DRM-to-EDM Cloud migration — a significant plus.
Hands-on experience using AI assistants (Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar) to support metadata analysis, documentation, expression logic, and anomaly identification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
Core DRM / EDM Cloud & Integration Skills
DRM (on-prem): application configuration, dimensions, hierarchies, properties, nodes, glyphs, viewpoints, governance models, derived properties, and DRM formula/scripting language.
EDM Cloud: application and adapter configuration, EDM expression framework, request types, request sets, policy-based workflow design, subscription management, and cloud environment administration (test/production).
EDM Cloud application adapters: pre-packaged adapters for Oracle ERP Cloud, EPM Planning, FCCS, HFM, Essbase, and universal adapters for non-Oracle systems.
REST API fluency for EDM Cloud metadata synchronization, automation, and integration; EPM Automate for scheduled operations and bulk data management.
Oracle Cloud monthly update management: release note review, impact assessment, regression testing, and production update coordination.
Metadata integrations with Oracle Cloud ERP, Cloud EPM, Hyperion Planning, HFM, Essbase, OIC, data warehouses, and reporting tools.
SDLC discipline: requirements gathering, technical documentation, unit testing, environment migration, change control, deployment, and production support.
Strong MDM, metadata governance, data stewardship, data profiling, and controlled change management knowledge.
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to finance, IT, audit, and business stakeholders.
AI Knowledge & Capabilities
AI-native mindset: defaults to AI-assisted approaches to accelerate analysis, improve data quality, reduce repetitive work, and resolve issues faster — using AI to amplify impact, not replace judgment.
Hands-on AI tool experience: demonstrated use of AI assistants such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools to support metadata analysis, draft documentation, generate expression/formula logic, summarize impact assessments, and identify anomalies in hierarchies and master data.
Prompt engineering fundamentals: ability to craft effective, context-aware prompts to get accurate results from LLMs applied to data governance, validation logic, and troubleshooting scenarios.
Responsible AI use: awareness of AI limitations including hallucinations, data privacy, and SOX/audit considerations; applies critical human review to all AI-generated logic, mappings, or recommendations before they impact controlled metadata.
AI applied to MDM: understands how Generative AI and AI/ML concepts apply to master data workflows — anomaly detection, data profiling, impact analysis, pattern recognition, and process optimization within DRM/EDM and downstream platforms.
Continuous improvement mindset: proactively explores emerging AI tooling to improve personal and team productivity. Familiarity with Generative AI tools expected; deeper AI/ML expertise in data governance is a plus.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong ownership of DRM/EDM platform success, data quality, and governance outcomes.
Adaptable and proactive in a transformation environment; excited to drive the DRM-to-EDM Cloud implementation and transition.
Continuous learner with interest in EDM Cloud, Oracle integrations, automation, and AI-enabled analytics.
Results-oriented with focus on accuracy, reliability, auditability, and efficient delivery of controlled metadata changes.
Methodical approach to problem-solving, root cause analysis, impact assessment, and documentation.
This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
