Software Developer (Oracle APEX)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Remote

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Agile Methodologies

Component-Based Software Engineering

Business Logic

Code Review

DevOps

Human-Computer Interaction

Oracle

Scrum

Oracle APEX

Software Engineering

PL-SQL

SQL Databases

Apex Code

Software Application Programming

Information Technology

Web Api

The client requires development and maintenance of application components using Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, and related technologies.
Implementation of user interface elements and application logic in line with established designs and development patterns.
Close collaboration with product owners, testers, and wider team members to deliver user-focused solutions.
Active participation in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Adherence to MOD standards covering security, accessibility, and performance across all development activities.
Contribution to estimation, code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability.
Identification of improvement opportunities and escalation of technical issues through established processes.
Resolution of bugs and delivery of minor enhancements as prioritised within sprint cycles.
Ongoing development of knowledge in Oracle APEX and associated best practices.

Formal training or certification in Oracle APEX development, or equivalent practical experience
Knowledge of DevOps practices and associated tools
Training or experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies
Awareness of MOD or public sector digital standards, including Secure by Design and accessibility requirements
A degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, The successful candidate is expected to have:
Proven recent experience developing applications using Oracle APEX in a production environment (version 22.2)
Strong knowledge of PL/SQL, SQL, and Oracle database design principles
Experience working within a multidisciplinary digital team (e.g. developers, testers, product owners)
A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle
Experience working within a Defence, public sector, or similarly secure environment
Knowledge of integrating Oracle APEX with third-party APIs or external data sources, Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.