Senior Oracle Developer (PL/SQL / APEX)
Senior Oracle database developer based in Johannesburg, working day to day on designing, building, tuning, and maintaining secure, high-performance Oracle applications using PL/SQL and Oracle APEX, integrating with external systems via REST APIs, doing code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Requires 8+ years of Oracle database development experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of professional experience in Oracle database development
- Expert in PL/SQL — writing efficient, maintainable, and secure code
- Strong experience developing and maintaining Oracle APEX applications (version 20.x or higher preferred)
- Solid understanding of relational database design, performance tuning, and optimization techniques
- Experience integrating APEX with external systems via RESTful services or APIs
- Knowledge of Oracle tools such as SQL Developer, TOAD, or similar
- Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Nice to have
- Experience with Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for Oracle applications
- Basic front-end skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) within APEX environments
- Previous experience in a senior or team lead capacity
Full description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Oracle Developer with strong expertise in Oracle PL/SQL and Oracle APEX to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance Oracle database applications. This role demands a deep understanding of backend database development and hands-on experience building secure, user-friendly applications using Oracle Application Express (APEX).
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, test, and deploy Oracle database applications using PL/SQL and Oracle APEX
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Develop complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, views, and packages
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Optimize and tune existing database processes for performance and scalability
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Collaborate with front-end developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions
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Maintain and enhance existing Oracle APEX applications
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Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices
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Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers
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Ensure application security, data integrity, and high availability
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Document development work and provide support during testing and deployment
Required Skills & Experience
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8+ years of professional experience in Oracle database development
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Expert in PL/SQL writing efficient, maintainable, and secure code
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Strong experience in developing and maintaining Oracle APEX applications (version 20.x or higher preferred)
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Solid understanding of relational database design, performance tuning, and optimization techniques
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Experience integrating APEX with external systems via RESTful services or APIs
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Knowledge of Oracle tools such as SQL Developer, TOAD, or similar
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Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written