Oracle PL/SQL Developer

Job Title: Oracle PL/SQL Developer Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite Required) Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2) Job ID: 411150 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Oracle PL/SQL programming, performance tuning, and data modeling and a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable database solutions that support critical business applications across the SDLC. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain Oracle PL/SQL code including procedures, functions, packages, and triggers. Optimize SQL queries and PL/SQL routines using execution plans, indexing, and partitioning. Implement robust error handling, exception management, and logging frameworks. Support ETL logic, bulk processing, data transformations, and batch jobs. Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams through analysis, design, testing, and production support. Contribute to schema design, data modeling, and release deployments within CI/CD workflows. Automate jobs using Unix/Linux shell scripting and scheduling tools. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years of hands-on Oracle PL/SQL development with Oracle 11g/12c/19c. Expertise in stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and complex SQL. Performance tuning including execution plans, indexes, and partitions. Experience with bulk processing, ref cursors, collections, and batch processing. ETL logic, data transformation, and strong data integrity practices. Unix/Linux shell scripting and job scheduling tools such as Autosys or Control-M. Integration of PL/SQL with Java, .NET, or middleware applications. SDLC knowledge, version control (Git, Bitbucket, or SVN), and CI/CD pipelines. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Preferred Skills: Experience in financial services, banking, or high-volume transactional systems. Familiarity with NoSQL or cloud databases such as AWS RDS, DynamoDB, or Azure SQL. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts including star schema and fact/dimension tables. Agile experience (Scrum or SAFe) and tools such as Jira, SQL Developer, Toad, or DataGrip. Experience with schema migrations, release deployments, and DevOps workflows. Ability to mentor junior developers and promote best practices. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.