Oracle PL/SQL Database Engineer

job summary:
Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Oracle Database Developer with 8+ years of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, optimizing, and supporting complex Oracle database solutions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in database development, performance tuning, and data integrity for mission critical systems, working closely with application developers, architects, and business stakeholders.

This role requires strong PL/SQL skills, deep understanding of Oracle database internals, and the ability to build scalable, high performance data solutions in enterprise environments.

 
location: Pennington, New Jersey
job type: Solutions
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Database Development & Design

• Design, develop, and maintain complex PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and views
• Translate business and application requirements into efficient database designs
• Develop reusable, well-documented, and maintainable database components
• Implement data models (logical and physical) aligned with enterprise standards

Performance & Optimization

• Perform SQL and PL/SQL performance tuning using execution plans, AWR, ASH, and SQL Trace
• Optimize indexing strategies, partitioning, and query execution paths
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in high volume, low latency systems

Data Management & Reliability

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability across systems
• Support large-scale data migrations, schema evolution, and version upgrades
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and recovery mechanisms

Collaboration & Integration

• Partner with application developers, architects, and DevOps teams to support end to end solutions
• Support integration with middleware, APIs, and batch frameworks
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to architecture decisions

Production Support & Governance

• Provide Level 3 production support for database-related issues
• Follow SDLC, change management, and regulatory compliance standards
• Support audit, security, and data governance requirements

Required Technical Skills

Core Oracle & Database Skills (Must Have)

• 8+ years of hands-on Oracle Database development experience
• Advanced PL/SQL (packages, bulk collect, FORALL, autonomous transactions)
• Strong SQL expertise , including complex joins, subqueries, analytics functions
• Oracle versions: Oracle 11g / 12c / 19c (at least one enterprise deployment)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Indexes, partitions, constraints
  • Transactions and locking
  • Cost-based optimizer (CBO)
• Experience with performance tuning tools (AWR, ASH, Explain Plan, SQL Monitor)

Data & Architecture

• Data modeling (ER modeling, normalization/denormalization)
• Experience handling large datasets and high-throughput databases
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts (slowly changing dimensions, facts/dimensions)
• Experience with materialized views , advanced queues, or scheduler (plus)

DevOps, Tools & Automation

• Experience with version control (Git, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD for database deployments (Liquibase, Flyway, custom scripts)
• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python or similar)
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams

Nice to Have / Preferred Skills

• Experience in financial services / banking / regulated environments
• Exposure to Exadata , RAC, Data Guard
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (OCI, AWS RDS for Oracle, Azure)
• Experience with ETL tools (Informatica, ODI) or Big Data integration
• Knowledge of data security, encryption, and access control
• Experience migrating legacy databases to newer Oracle versions or cloud

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions end to end
• Clear communication with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Mentorship of junior developers and influence on best practices
• Comfortable working in fast paced, high availability environments

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qualifications:
8+ years of hands-on Oracle Database development experience

Advanced PL/SQL (packages, bulk collect, FORALL, autonomous transactions)

Strong SQL expertise, including complex joins, subqueries, analytics functions

Oracle versions: Oracle 11g / 12c / 19c (at least one enterprise deployment)

Strong understanding of:

Indexes, partitions, constraints

Transactions and locking

Cost-based optimizer (CBO)

Experience with performance tuning tools (AWR, ASH, Explain Plan, SQL Monitor)

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.