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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Oracle Database Engineer - **Company:** Future plc - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £55,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Oracle WebLogic Server, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mining, Database Development, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Netsuite, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Forms, Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Warehouse Builder, Performance Tuning, Oracle Apex, SAP (Applications), SQL*Plus, SQL Databases, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Sap Business Objects, Toad (Software) - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5819625721 ## About the Role * Shown experience in database development using Oracle PL/SQL * Strong SQL writing skills and data analysis using SQLPlus/ Toad/ SQL developer * Experience writing complex and optimal SQL queries * Experience in debugging and performance tuning PL/SQL code * Experience in Oracle Forms 12c (Oracle Fusion Middleware) * Experience with ETL processing, data extraction, transform and load * Working knowledge of partitioning and materialised views * Must have experience of working in support environment with good problem solving and analytical skills * Must show fluency in working within standard procedures and within a project life cycle * Must have knowledge of database best practices * Keen interest of database development using Oracle * Keen in understanding the workings of an application ## Description The Circulation Tech team of 9 consists of Project Managers, Business Analysts, BI and ORACLE and Software Engineers. Additionally, the team is the conduit for Infrastructure/ Networks based projects, working closely with an extended team to manage and deliver change through to Marketforce and its applications. The team works closely with other partners: * Future colleagues such as the Finance (NetSuite) team, Editorial, Production, Tech & Engineering teams * Marketforce partners such as 3rd party (non-Future) publishers, wholesalers, retailers, carriers, International distributors What you'll do Within Future, Marketforce is the business unit focused on Circulation Newsstand in the UK and globally. With more than 30 years of experience, Marketforce leads the way in magazine distribution, global sales and marketing for a wide range of publishing partners, which includes the Future portfolio. It is the #1 magazine distributor, distributing over 200 million copies worldwide each year. The Marketforce applications are bespoke and purpose-built, on the foundations of Oracle (19c)/ ORACLE Forms, ORACLE APEX 24.2, and WebLogic 12.2.1.3.0 and Microsoft .NET technologies, using both waterfall and agile methodologies. The exception is our BI reporting tool, Business Objects XI (BOXI) , a proprietary SAP product. Developer tools and supporting products exist which are used to aid the ongoing development of the applications. Underpinning the applications is a suite of ORACLE distributed 19c databases, hosted on multiple ORACLE Data Appliance hardware. Reporting to Database Manager, this position requires the individual to become the ORACLE PL/SQL and ORACLE APEX 24.2 technical expert for applications, BAU delivery, enhancements, developments and the primary contact for the business. 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