Database Developer (Oracle PL/SQL)
Role Overview
ALS is seeking a Database Developer with strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL development skills for its software and technology team.
The role develops and maintains database-driven applications and integrations supporting business systems and operational processes.
The developer works with software developers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the position
ALS is seeking a Database Developer with strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL development skills for its software and technology team.
The role develops and maintains database-driven applications and integrations supporting business systems and operational processes.
The developer works with software developers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Specific responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Oracle SQL queries, PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and other database objects.
- Build database-driven application functionality, business logic, and data-processing workflows.
- Maintain integrations with internal applications, external systems, and services for reliable data exchange.
- Analyze queries and execution plans, find bottlenecks, and improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Investigate application and data issues, find root causes, and implement fixes and preventative improvements.
- Use validation, error handling, and transaction management to support reliable and consistent data.
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver enhancements.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, version control, and release processes.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- At least 3 years of professional database development or closely related software development experience; the posting states 3 to 5 or more years.
- Oracle certification in SQL, PL/SQL, or database development.
- Strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL skills, including complex queries, procedures, functions, and packages.
- Knowledge of relational databases, data modelling, transactions, indexing, and query optimization.
- Experience developing database-connected application functionality and integrations with applications, APIs, services, or other data systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop maintainable solutions.
- Familiarity with source control, testing, debugging, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, prioritization, collaboration, and written and verbal communication.
- Scripting or automation with Python, PowerShell, or similar languages is listed under required qualifications.
- Automated deployments, CI/CD pipelines, or database change management are listed under required qualifications.
- Supporting enterprise business applications or data-intensive operational systems.
Compensation
- Estimated annual salary is $90,000–$110,000 at the time of posting; compensation depends on job-related skills, experience, education, and training.
Benefits
- Benefits include structured wage increases, health and insurance coverage, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, and additional vacation days for service.
- Education or training support is available after 9 months, along with learning and development opportunities.
About ALS
ALS is a global team focused on scientific testing and data-driven insights.
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