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Senior Oracle Developer (perm)

Job Description - Senior Oracle Developer (perm)

Own the data platforms that keep financial
services running.

A leading client in the
Financial Services and Insurance space needs a senior Oracle specialist to
design, build and shape mission-critical Oracle database solutions. You’ll lead
projects, mentor the next generation of developers and turn performance bottlenecks
into measurable wins. If you love making complex systems fast, secure and
scalable, this one’s for you.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

·        Design and build Oracle database solutions end
to end: schemas, tables, indexes and stored procedures, aligned with best
practice and industry standards.

·        Write and
optimise
complex
SQL, PL/SQL and database functions that meet business requirements and
performance standards.

·        Hunt down
bottlenecks
through
query tuning, indexing and resource management to keep systems highly
available, reliable and scalable.

·        Keep databases
healthy
by
monitoring with Oracle tools and utilities and handling backups, restores,
upgrades and troubleshooting.

·        Protect sensitive
data
by
implementing and enforcing database security measures and access controls.

·        Lead delivery of database development
projects with PMs, BAs and IT teams, from requirements to on-time delivery.

·        Mentor and lead junior developers, providing
hands-on technical leadership.

·        Drive improvement by documenting
designs and configurations, reporting on performance and project status to
senior management, and recommending upgrades to performance, security and
functionality.



Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

·        Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field

·        7+
years as an Oracle Developer designing, developing and optimising Oracle
database solutions

·        Proven,
strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle Performance Tuning skills, with a focus on
performance optimisation

·        Advanced
knowledge of Oracle database architecture, design and development

·        Experience
with data migration, ETL processes and database integration

·        Experience
with database management and monitoring tools

·        Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills, plus effective communication and
interpersonal skills


Nice to have: an advanced degree or
certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional


You’ll thrive
here if you bring:
business
acumen, stakeholder commitment, a drive for results, a knack for leading change
and innovation, collaboration, impact and influence, self-awareness, and a
commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.



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