Senior Database Developer (Oracle)

Tundra Technical Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Developer to support enterprise-scale technology solutions in a large financial services environment in Toronto. The role emphasizes hands-on development, performance tuning, and data integration using SQL/PL/SQL.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of Oracle experience, strong PL/SQL skills, and familiarity with Oracle 12c/19c on Linux.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Oracle database development.
• Strong PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, triggers, collections, and exception handling.
• Advanced SQL with query tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience with Oracle 12c/19c and Linux-based environments.
• Database design, data modeling, normalization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience integrating applications with databases using JDBC and REST-based services.
• Knowledge of transaction management, concurrency, locking, and database security.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience in high-volume financial or digital applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Oracle database development and maintenance.
• Design schemas and optimize performance for enterprise-scale solutions.
• Implement stored procedures, packages, and functions with robust error handling.
• Support integrations via JDBC and REST-based services.
• Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and infrastructure to deliver features.

Skills

Oracle database development

PL/SQL

SQL

database design

stored procedures

performance tuning

data integration

JDBC

REST-based services

transaction management

concurrency

security

root cause analysis

production support

Tools

Linux

Oracle 12c/19c

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Developer to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise-scale technology solutions within a large financial services environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for hands‑on Oracle database development, with a strong focus on SQL, PL/SQL, database design, stored procedures, performance tuning, and data integration. This role will support enhancements to an existing platform as well as the development and implementation of new features and capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with complex Oracle database environments and will be comfortable developing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and maintaining database solutions in a high‑volume enterprise environment.

Hard Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Oracle database development.
• Strong expertise in PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, triggers, collections, and exception handling.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience in query tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience with Oracle 12c/19c and Linux-based environments.
• Solid understanding of database design, data modeling, normalization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience integrating applications with databases using JDBC and REST-based services.
• Knowledge of transaction management, concurrency, locking, and database security.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting high-volume, mission‑critical financial or digital applications is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Proven capability to lead technical design discussions and mentor junior developers.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive issues to resolution.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to challenge existing solutions with innovative ideas.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in financial services, wealth management, or online trading platforms.
• Exposure to microservices architectures, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Knowledge of data migration and data governance practices.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Tundra Technical Solutions is a global workforce and technology delivery firm, ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest in North America. At Tundra, we aren't just hiring top talent at the world's most recognizable brands; we are pioneers of social recruitment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

We use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision making in the process.