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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Oracle Database Engineer / PL/SQL Developer - **Company:** Trident Consulting - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,040.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Big Data, Business Software, Unix, Cloud Database, Code Review, Databases, Concurrency Controls, Continuous Integration, Data Conversion, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Database Design, Database Development, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Software Debugging, Linux, Oracle Exadata, Python (Programming Language), Online Transaction Processing, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Forms, Oracle Rac, Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Shell Script, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Freeform SQL, Enterprise Software Applications, Sql Optimization, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Tools for Reporting, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Sql Tuning, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9b972eb4fb51a7477c9ebb9e714761a0 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Oracle Database Engineer / PL/SQL Developer with 18+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle database development, SQL, and PL/SQL programming. The ideal candidate must possess deep expertise in designing, developing, optimizing, and supporting large-scale, mission-critical Oracle database applications. This role requires an Oracle expert with exceptional skills in complex PL/SQL programming, SQL optimization, database performance tuning, data modeling, and enterprise database architecture. The candidate should have extensive experience building high-performance database solutions capable of handling large data volumes while ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability. The ideal professional will have a proven track record of designing enterprise-grade database solutions, optimizing complex SQL queries, troubleshooting performance bottlenecks, and mentoring development teams on Oracle best practices., * 18+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Development. * Extensive expertise in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL programming. * Expert-level knowledge of: * PL/SQL Packages * Stored Procedures * Functions * Triggers * Views * Materialized Views * Sequences * Synonyms * Indexes * Strong expertise in advanced SQL optimization and database performance tuning. * Experience designing enterprise-scale Oracle database applications. * Deep understanding of Oracle database internals and architecture. * Experience with Oracle 11g, 12c, 19c, or later versions. * Strong knowledge of relational database concepts and data modeling. * Experience with database security, transactions, locking mechanisms, and concurrency control. * Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills * Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN. * Experience with Oracle Exadata environments. * Knowledge of ETL tools and data warehouse concepts. * Experience with Shell Scripting, Python, or PowerShell for automation. * Familiarity with cloud database platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS RDS for Oracle, or Azure Oracle Database solutions. * Experience working in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Healthcare, or other enterprise environments. * Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies., * Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification is highly preferred. * Oracle Certified Master (OCM) is a plus. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced enterprise environments. * Experience leading large-scale Oracle database modernization initiatives. ## Description Oracle Database Development * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Oracle database applications. * Develop highly optimized and reusable PL/SQL Packages, Procedures, Functions, Triggers, Views, Materialized Views, Sequences, and Indexes. * Build scalable and maintainable database solutions for high-volume transactional systems. * Develop robust database utilities, reusable components, and automation scripts. Advanced PL/SQL Development * Develop complex PL/SQL programs for enterprise business applications. * Write efficient and optimized SQL and PL/SQL code following Oracle best practices. * Implement advanced PL/SQL concepts including: * Bulk Collect * FORALL * Collections * Dynamic SQL * Ref Cursors * Exception Handling * Autonomous Transactions * Pipelined Functions * Object Types * Packages * Compound Triggers SQL Performance Optimization * Analyze and optimize complex SQL queries for maximum performance. * Perform advanced query tuning using: * Execution Plans * Explain Plan * SQL Trace * TKPROF * AWR Reports * ASH Reports * SQL Tuning Advisor * Optimize joins, indexes, partitioning strategies, and database access paths. * Eliminate performance bottlenecks in high-volume production systems. Oracle Database Engineering * Design logical and physical database models. * Develop scalable database architecture for enterprise applications. * Implement database normalization and denormalization strategies where appropriate. * Design high-performance data structures for OLTP and reporting applications. Database Performance Tuning * Monitor and improve Oracle database performance. * Tune memory structures, indexing strategies, partitioning, and storage optimization. * Identify locking, blocking, deadlocks, and concurrency issues. * Optimize batch processing and ETL performance. Data Migration & Integration * Design and support large-scale data migration initiatives. * Develop high-performance ETL processes and database interfaces. * Support data conversion, transformation, and synchronization projects. * Integrate Oracle databases with enterprise applications and external systems. Production Support * Troubleshoot production database issues. * Resolve SQL and PL/SQL performance problems. * Support critical production releases and deployments. * Participate in root cause analysis and performance improvement initiatives. Technical Leadership * Provide technical leadership for Oracle database development initiatives. * Mentor junior developers on Oracle architecture, SQL optimization, and PL/SQL best practices. * Conduct code reviews and establish database development standards. * Collaborate with Architects, Application Developers, DBAs, QA teams, and Business Analysts., Oracle Technologies * Oracle Database * Oracle SQL * Oracle PL/SQL * Oracle 19c * Oracle 12c * Oracle 11g * Oracle RAC * Oracle ASM * Oracle Data Guard * RMAN * Oracle SQL Developer Advanced PL/SQL * Packages * Procedures * Functions * Triggers * Ref Cursors * Dynamic SQL * Bulk Collect * FORALL * Collections * Exception Handling * Pipelined Functions * Materialized Views Performance Tuning * SQL Optimization * Explain Plan * Execution Plans * SQL Trace * TKPROF * AWR * ASH * SQL Tuning Advisor * Index Optimization * Partitioning Database Design * Data Modeling * Database Architecture * Normalization * Denormalization * OLTP * Data Warehousing Additional Skills * ETL * Shell Scripting * Git * CI/CD * Linux * Unix, * Oracle Database * Oracle SQL * PL/SQL * SQL Performance Tuning * Oracle Performance Tuning * Oracle Database Development * Oracle Architecture * Stored Procedures * Packages * Triggers * Functions * Query Optimization * Execution Plans * Data Modeling * Oracle RAC * Oracle Data Guard * RMAN * ETL * Shell Scripting * Database Engineering * Database Performance * Enterprise Applications, Job Title: Senior Oracle Developer Job Summary: We seek an experienced Senior Oracle Developer to design, develop, and optimize Oracle databases, PL/SQL objects, and Oracle Forms… + 1 month ago ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)