Oracle SQL/PLSQL - Exadata

Principal Software Engineer / Full Stack Engineer

Hybrid every other week onsite/5 days in either Westlake, TX or Jersey City, NJ or Smithfield, RI

Our client seeks a Principal Software Engineer / Full Stack Engineer with deep Oracle SQL/PLSQL expertise and hands-on Exadata engineering experience to design, build, and optimize scalable, high-performing distributed systems. The role focuses on OLTP solutions, Oracle-centered data architecture, and application integration while driving engineering excellence, performance tuning, and mentoring across teams.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize OLTP solutions on Oracle and Exadata platforms that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Lead Oracle database engineering efforts with emphasis on Exadata optimization, scalability, reliability, and performance tuning.
• Build robust SQL/PLSQL services, data APIs, and batch frameworks supporting critical business workflows.
• Conduct application and database design reviews, code reviews, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Establish and promote best practices for database development, ATDD, CI/CD, automated testing, and production readiness.
• Partner with global teams to standardize software engineering and database performance management approaches.
• Drive product quality through test case development, regression testing, and automation to reduce manual effort.
• Proactively improve performance, reliability, observability, and operational efficiency across database and application layers.
• Mentor engineers on Oracle best practices, Exadata strategies, and full-stack engineering methods.

Experience Requirements:

• Deep expertise in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including complex queries, packages, procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on Oracle Exadata engineering experience, including Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, Hybrid Columnar Compression, partitioning, and parallel query execution.
• Knowledge of Oracle architecture and administration concepts such as RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and AWR/ASH analysis.
• Experience in data analysis, data modeling, schema design, and high-performance data API implementation.
• Proven ability to diagnose and tune performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and infrastructure layers.
• Experience with batch processing using ETL/Informatica, Autosys, or Oracle scheduling and data movement tools.
• Understanding of scalable, resilient, and maintainable application design principles.
• Experience with ATDD and automated tests for database and application code.
• Agile delivery experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to translate business storyboards and use cases into robust technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging across database and application tiers.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Plus: exposure to Snowflake, AWS S3, and hybrid data platforms.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!