Sr Oracle Developer

Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at the time of submission, and available for in-person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.

Senior Oracle Application Developer

Position Description

Key player in our Oracle-based development projects, bridging the gap between database architecture and application functionality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Architecting, designing, developing, and documenting structures for complex permitting applications
• Fixing and developing application changes to meet functional and technical designs while adhering to coding standards and SDLC best practices.
• Debugging applications and ensuring specifications are met before integrating new modules and upgrades into the live production database system.
• Engaging with business analysts, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Supporting production systems by analyzing and resolving problems in a timely manner and resolving end-user service requests.
• Preparing clear, comprehensive technical documentation for application specifications.
• Actively participating in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings.
• Taking a customer-centric approach to problem-solving: responding promptly to stakeholder needs, soliciting feedback, and managing expectations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience as an Oracle Developer utilizing PL/SQL (Oracle 19c/12c), Oracle Forms and Reports (12c), and Oracle APEX.
• Advanced PL/SQL Development: Extensive work with complex Stored Procedures, Packages, and Triggers.
• Modern Database Features: Deep understanding of PL/SQL Collections, Records, Table and Object Types, and Dynamic SQL.
• Application Integration: Proven expertise using Ref Cursors for fetching application data and Exception Handling for debugging and displaying accurate error messages.
• Version Control: Hands-on experience using Git and GitHub.
• Agile Methodology: Practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment utilizing Jira. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with QA staff and other developers.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong ability to research, analyze, and map out the needs of existing and proposed systems to draft design blueprints.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Oracle Red Gate for Code Promotion.
• Familiarity with Unix Shell scripting.
• Basic understanding of Java (as you will be collaborating with a mixed team of Java and PL/SQL developers).
• Experience with Data Warehousing.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related subject (preferred, but equivalent experience is warmly accepted).