Oracle Lead Developer
Hays plc
Glasgow, United Kingdom
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Confluence
JIRA
Code Review
Database Design
Revision Control Systems
Oracle
Oracle Applications
Oracle Forms
Oracle SQL Developer
Systems Development Life Cycle
PVCS Version Manager
PL-SQL
Subversion
Database Optimization
GIT
Tools for Reporting
Job description
In the role you will drive the design and development of high-quality database solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping technical direction, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring developers within a fast-paced delivery environment.
What you will be doing
- Lead the analysis, design, and development of Oracle database solutions (Oracle 19c)
- Develop and optimise complex PL/SQL (procedures, packages, functions, views)
- Collaborate closely with architects and business stakeholders to define solutions
- Produce and maintain clear Technical Design Documents (TDDs)
- Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
- Own the full SDLC - from design through to testing and deployment
- Act as a key point of contact for development, ensuring effective communication across teams
- Work with project managers and business analysts to align delivery with timelines and requirements
- Provide technical input into design decisions and project planning
- Support and mentor junior and mid-level developers
Requirements
- Strong experience as an Oracle Developer with Oracle 19c
- Advanced knowledge of PL/SQL development and database design
- Proven experience leading development efforts or small teams
- Experience creating technical documentation such as TDDs
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimisation
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g. Git, SVN, PVCS)
- Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
- Exposure to Oracle Forms/Reports (D2K) or Oracle Hub
- Knowledge of AWS, explain plans, and reporting tools (nice to have)