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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Oracle Database Engineer - **Company:** Texas Workforce Commission - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,480.0 - $85,872.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Big Data, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Validation, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Design, Github, Systems Analysis, Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Program Analysis, Query Optimization, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Visual Studio Online, Data Logging, Data Processing, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Informatica Cloud, Technical Debt, Backend, Information Technology, Codebase, Tools for Reporting, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7cfd630f-bd0c-4879-9d7c-4fd551a75d0e ## About the Role Three years of full-time experience in computer programming, systems analysis and/or program analysis or three years of full-time experience which provided general knowledge of data processing or systems analysis. -Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position., Three years of full-time software engineering experience developing, troubleshooting, and reverse-engineering complex Oracle SQL and PL/SQL codebases. -Three years of full-time experience designing and converting legacy ETL solutions to contemporary ETL implementations. -Three years of full-time experience architecting systems for, and processing, large data sets in an enterprise environment. -Deep expertise writing backend code within Oracle database environments (Packages, Functions, Procedures). -Hands-on experience designing and creating Informatica Cloud Services (IICS) taskflows, mappings, and components. -Professional experience coding within Oracle SQL Developer, DBeaver, VS Code, or other industry-standard SQL IDEs, ideally utilizing version control (GitHub). -A strong systems-thinking mindset-driven to improve system architecture, optimize performance, and eliminate technical debt when points of potential improvement are encountered. -An intra- and inter-team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. -Strong ability to present technical architectures, observations, and findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. -An emphasis on consistency, accuracy, and precision in codebases and communication style. -Ability and willingness to lean the business aspects behind projects. ## Description The Oracle Database Engineer will perform highly complex (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves planning and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment., Architect, develop, and maintain complex backend database systems using Oracle PL/SQL (Procedures, Functions, and Packages). -Engineer, build, and optimize automated ETL pipelines utilizing Informatica Cloud Services (IICS). -Translate business requirements into robust, scalable database designs and technical specifications. -Reverse-engineer, refactor, and modernize legacy SQL and PL/SQL codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability. -Perform query optimization, performance tuning, and index management within an Oracle Enterprise Data Warehouse environment. -Design and implement robust error-handling, data validation, and logging mechanisms within ETL processes and database code. -Write and maintain clear, concise technical documentation including system architectures, data flow diagrams, and codebase comments. -Collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems with downstream reporting tools and applications. -Participate in peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to the establishment of database engineering best practices. -Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)