Talent Pool - Senior Oracle Developers - FTC

Leeds Building Society; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 12%

Pension contributions up to 10%

26 days holiday + bank holidays + 5‑pD

Mortgage and Saver products

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering 2 days per year

Job summary

Leeds Building Society is seeking a Senior Oracle Developer to design, develop and maintain Oracle software and databases, primarily within the Mortgages space. You’ll use SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle APEX to deliver high-quality solutions and support across cross-functional teams.

You will communicate effectively with stakeholders, diagnose complex issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in how we deliver changes safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing Oracle solutions using SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle APEX.
• Ability to diagnose complex issues and explain technical detail clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with large-scale technology transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Oracle software, databases and APEX applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver changes safely.
• Drive continuous improvement in how changes are delivered.

Skills

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle APEX

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation. It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too.

If you're a Senior Oracle Developer with PL/SQL, APEX and excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high-quality Oracle software, database systems and APEX applications, predominantly in the Mortgages space in our business. You’ll bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. As a senior member of the team, you’ll work across the business with stakeholders, provide technical expertise and help drive continuous improvement in how we deliver change safely and effectively.

We’re looking for people with

• A strong background as a Senior Developer, with hands‑on experience developing Oracle solutions, including SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle APEX.
• The ability to solve complex technical problems, diagnose issues and explain technical detail clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach, with the confidence to communicate, guide, challenge constructively and build strong relationships across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience of working on large scale technology‑based transformation programmes.
• Looking for fixed term contracts likely to be 12-18 months.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
• Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 2 days' volunteering per year

We’ll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us?

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We’re committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You’ll be joining a truly purpose‑focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we’ve embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we’ve taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

Leeds Building Society is devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you’d like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter as we’d like to find out more about the skills and experience that you could bring to the Society. We’re committed to supporting you to be at your best and if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us on [e-mail].