Oracle PL/SQL Developer - London or Edinburgh

FDM Group
London, UK
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Application Performance Management Databases Database Queries Oracle (Applications) Oracle SQL Developer Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle Query Optimization Standard Sql SQL Stored Procedures PL-SQL
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Job description

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London or Edinburgh., Our client is seeking a mid-level Oracle PL/SQL Developer to support the delivery and ongoing enhancement of financial services client platforms. This role will involve working closely with delivery teams and end-client stakeholders to develop, optimise, and support business-critical Oracle-based systems, with particular emphasis on performance, stability, and production support., * Deliver Oracle PL/SQL development contributing across the full SDLC from requirements through to release and support.

  • Build, enhance, and maintain PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, and complex SQL, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to client requirements.
  • Support client production environments, including incident investigation, root-cause analysis, defect fixes, and controlled releases in line with agreed SLAs.
  • Analyse and improve database and application performance, with exposure to query optimisation, execution plans, indexing, and performance diagnostics.
  • Work closely with project teams, client stakeholders, and QA to deliver high-quality outcomes, providing clear communication and technical input throughout delivery.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years commercial experience as an Oracle PL/SQL Developer, with hands-on development of enterprise-scale solutions in client or delivery-led environments.
  • Strong SQL and PL/SQL capability, including writing and maintaining complex queries, stored procedures, and database logic.
  • Experience supporting client-owned or externally facing systems, with confidence working in live production environments.
  • Exposure to performance tuning concepts (or a strong interest in developing this further), such as SQL optimisation, indexing strategies, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Experience working in Agile or structured delivery environments, with the ability to engage professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits & conditions

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  • Annual leave
  • Company pension

About the company

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK’s leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us?

  • Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
  • Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
  • Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
  • Annual leave and work-place pension

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