Senior Oracle Developer (perm)

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Centurion, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Agency • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Designs, develops, optimizes, secures, and maintains mission-critical Oracle database solutions. Responsibilities include schema and stored procedure development, SQL and PL/SQL performance tuning, database monitoring, backups, upgrades, troubleshooting, data migration, ETL integration, and access control. Leads database projects, collaborates with technical and business teams, mentors junior developers, documents solutions, and recommends improvements to performance, security, and functionality.
Summary Generated by Built In

Own the data platforms that keep financial services running.

A leading client in the Financial Services and Insurance space needs a senior Oracle specialist to design, build and shape mission-critical Oracle database solutions. You’ll lead projects, mentor the next generation of developers and turn performance bottlenecks into measurable wins. If you love making complex systems fast, secure and scalable, this one’s for you.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

·        Design and build Oracle database solutions end to end: schemas, tables, indexes and stored procedures, aligned with best practice and industry standards.

·        Write and optimise complex SQL, PL/SQL and database functions that meet business requirements and performance standards.

·        Hunt down bottlenecks through query tuning, indexing and resource management to keep systems highly available, reliable and scalable.

·        Keep databases healthy by monitoring with Oracle tools and utilities and handling backups, restores, upgrades and troubleshooting.

·        Protect sensitive data by implementing and enforcing database security measures and access controls.

·        Lead delivery of database development projects with PMs, BAs and IT teams, from requirements to on-time delivery.

·        Mentor and lead junior developers, providing hands-on technical leadership.

·        Drive improvement by documenting designs and configurations, reporting on performance and project status to senior management, and recommending upgrades to performance, security and functionality.



Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field

·        7+ years as an Oracle Developer designing, developing and optimising Oracle database solutions

·        Proven, strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle Performance Tuning skills, with a focus on performance optimisation

·        Advanced knowledge of Oracle database architecture, design and development

·        Experience with data migration, ETL processes and database integration

·        Experience with database management and monitoring tools

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, plus effective communication and interpersonal skills


Nice to have: an advanced degree or certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional


You’ll thrive here if you bring: business acumen, stakeholder commitment, a drive for results, a knack for leading change and innovation, collaboration, impact and influence, self-awareness, and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing Oracle database solutions
  • Strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle performance tuning skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Oracle database architecture, design, and development
  • Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and database integration
  • Experience with database management and monitoring tools
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced degree
  • Oracle Certified Professional certification
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The Company
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.

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