Principal Oracle Exadata PL/SQL Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Westlake, TX that is seeking a Principal Oracle Exadata PL/SQL Developer.

Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and implementation of software and database solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements and align with the program's strategic direction
* Serve as a technical leader for Oracle database engineering, with a focus on Exadata optimization, scalability, reliability, and performance tuning
* Design and develop robust SQL/PLSQL-based services, data APIs, and batch frameworks to support critical business workflows
* Lead and participate in application design reviews, database design reviews, code reviews, and performance optimization efforts
* Drive engineering best practices for database development, ATDD, CI/CD, automated testing, and production readiness
* Partner with global development teams to establish and promote standard methodologies for software engineering and database performance management
* Fully engage in product quality efforts, including test case development, design and code reviews, regression testing, and automation, with an emphasis on reducing manual effort and increasing release quality
* Proactively identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, observability, and operational efficiency across database and application ecosystems
* Mentor junior and senior engineers alike, providing guidance on Oracle best practices, Exadata optimization strategies, and full-stack engineering approaches

REQUIREMENTS:
* Deep expertise in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL development, including complex query design, stored procedures, packages, triggers, and performance tuning
* Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata engineering, including performance optimization for Exadata-specific capabilities such as Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC), partitioning, and parallel query execution
* Proven experience with Oracle database architecture and administration concepts, including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, AWR/ASH analysis, and execution plan optimization
* Strong experience in data analysis, data modeling, schema design, and implementation of high-performance data APIs
* Expertise in diagnosing and tuning database performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and infrastructure layers in mission-critical environments
* Experience writing, maintaining, and optimizing batch processing solutions using technologies such as ETL/Informatica, Autosys, and Oracle-based scheduling or data movement frameworks
* Strong understanding of fundamental design principles for building scalable, resilient, and maintainable applications
* Experience with ATDD (Acceptance Test Driven Development) and writing automated tests for database and application code
* Exposure to cloud and modern data technologies is a plus, including Snowflake, AWS S3, and hybrid data platforms
* Strong interest in writing clean, testable, readable, maintainable, and high-performing code
* Experience working in an Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
* Ability to translate business storyboards and use cases into robust technical solutions that provide strategic advantage
* Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills across both database and application layers
* Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance, helping team members

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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