Description: Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support the development, troubleshooting, optimization, and sustainment of enterprise-scale Oracle database applications and data integration solutions. This role is heavily focused on hands-on Oracle SQL and PL/SQL development, production issue resolution, script remediation, ad hoc data analysis, and the maintenance of critical data feeds and integration endpoints. The ideal candidate combines deep Oracle development expertise with strong database troubleshooting and performance tuning experience, along with working knowledge of Oracle administration technologies that support high-availability production environments. In this role, you will work closely with developers, DBAs, infrastructure teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to resolve complex production issues, optimize database performance, support application releases, and maintain data integrations leveraging Oracle, Apache NiFi, AWS services, APIs, and file-based interfaces.
Key Responsibilities: - Debug, analyze, and resolve complex Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, data-processing, and production-support issues across development, test, and production environments.
- Review, refactor, optimize, and maintain SQL and PL/SQL code, including packages, procedures, functions, triggers, batch jobs, and database interfaces.
- Develop ad hoc queries and scripts to support investigations, reporting, reconciliation efforts, data validation, operational requests, and issue resolution activities.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise data feeds and integrations involving Oracle databases, Apache NiFi, AWS services, APIs, file-based transfers, and dependent applications.
- Investigate failed data flows, perform root-cause analysis, reconcile source and target system discrepancies, and coordinate remediation efforts across technical teams.
- Tune SQL and PL/SQL workloads using execution-plan analysis, indexing strategies, partitioning, optimizer statistics, and Oracle performance diagnostic tools.
- Support production deployments, database releases, post-deployment validation activities, and operational readiness processes.
- Partner with Oracle DBAs to support RAC environments, backup and recovery operations, Data Guard configurations, security controls, monitoring activities, and incident response efforts.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides, support runbooks, and operational process documentation.
Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience developing and supporting Oracle Database solutions, including advanced SQL and PL/SQL development.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; four years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Experience troubleshooting production issues, tuning database performance, and supporting high-volume data processing environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise integrations utilizing Apache NiFi, AWS services, APIs, and file-based data exchanges.
- Working knowledge of Oracle RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, database security, and software release management practices.
Desired Skills: - Experience with Oracle Exadata, Database Vault, Oracle Label Security, or other advanced Oracle technologies.
- Experience supporting large-scale data migration, conversion, or reconciliation efforts.
- Familiarity with Oracle performance and diagnostic tools, including AWR, ASH, ADDM, TKPROF, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
- Understanding of database design, data modeling, and scalable application architecture.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
- Certification Requirements:
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.About us:Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.
At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.
That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP:
Our People.Salary Range TransparencyAt Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.
How We Determine Salary RangesOur salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
- Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
- Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
- Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
- Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
- Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.
Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about
you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; let's get where you're going,
together.
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in
full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
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