Oracle PL/SQL Developer with APEX

Job Title: Oracle PL/SQL Developer with APEX

Client: State of Virginia
Location: Remote
Employment Type: C2C
Rate: $55/hr
Duration: Long-term Contract
Visa: / H1B (as per client compliance)

Job Description

The State of Virginia is seeking an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer with strong Oracle APEX expertise to support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise-level applications. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in Oracle databases, PL/SQL programming, and APEX application development in a government or large-scale environment.

This is a fully remote role, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Oracle PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and views

• Develop, enhance, and support applications using Oracle APEX

• Perform database design, data modeling, and performance tuning

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application and database issues

• Optimize SQL queries and improve application performance

• Support application deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities

• Work closely with business users, analysts, and technical teams

• Ensure compliance with security, data integrity, and state IT standards

• Document technical designs, code, and processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Oracle PL/SQL Developer

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle APEX (Application Express)

• Expertise in Oracle Database (11g/12c/19c preferred)

• Advanced SQL and PL/SQL programming skills

• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization

• Strong understanding of relational database concepts

• Experience working in Agile or SDLC environments

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior State or Government project experience

• Experience with REST APIs and web services integration

• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS used within APEX

• Familiarity with data migration and ETL processes

• Experience with version control tools (Git, SVN, etc.)

Work Environment

• Fully remote

• Collaborative team environment

• Long-term engagement with extension potential