Senior Database Developer (Oracle)

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Senior Database Developer to play a key role in modernizing their data infrastructure. You will be responsible for transforming legacy Oracle systems to a Snowflake environment, managing PL/SQL code, and ensuring data compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Oracle features, security management, and GDPR regulations, along with a Level 6 qualification. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about data transformation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle Database features including triggers, jobs, and scripting.
• Experience with Oracle security management.
• Ability to analyze and redevelop complex Oracle PL/SQL code.

Responsibilities

• Drive the modernization of the data infrastructure.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on PL/SQL code management.
• Ensure data compliance through auditing of Oracle usage.

Skills

Oracle Database features

Oracle security management

Complex PL/SQL code redevelopment

Communication skills

Data governance

Knowledge of GDPR

Education

Level 6 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Department

Join a leading UK university establishing a brand-new Data team. At the University of York, we are building critical capabilities in data governance, engineering, and DataOps and seek a Senior Database Developer, with Oracle PL/SQL skills, to join us at this foundational stage to drive key IT transformations.

Role

Looking for a new challenge? We're seeking a talented and experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the University's ambitious HR and Finance transformation programme. In this exciting position, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing our data infrastructure, transitioning from legacy Oracle systems to a state-of-the-art Snowflake environment. You'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of our PL/SQL code, from analysis and re-engineering to migration and documentation, all while serving as a key subject matter expert. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring data compliance through meticulous auditing of Oracle usage and in building robust test environments for seamless integration. If you're passionate about data transformation and ready to make a significant impact on a large-scale project, we want to hear from you!

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Knowledge of Oracle Database features including triggers, jobs and scripting

• Experience with Oracle security, including the creation and management of roles, privileges, and users

• Experience of analysing, understanding, documenting and redeveloping complex Oracle PL/SQL code

• Ability to communicate between technical and non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders

• Experience of supporting and evolving data governance

• Knowledge of GDPR and related legislation

• Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree. Please view the full list.) We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-UK qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Richard Fuller on [e-mail]