Senior Software Engineer (Oracle PL/SQL)

Cpl Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group invites an experienced Software Engineer for a contract role in Dublin (Hybrid) to work on a flagship sub-ledger platform within a Tier 1 global investment bank’s Finance Technology division. You will enhance critical financial systems, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to architecture improvements.

The role focuses on Oracle Database and PL/SQL, with opportunities to apply design patterns, optimise SQL, and drive delivery in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Database (10g/11g/12c/19c) is required.
• Strong PL/SQL development and performance tuning skills.
• Proven SQL performance tuning and query optimization experience.
• Excellent object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
• Understanding of design patterns and enterprise application architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with global or distributed development teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ownership of issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enhancements to existing platform functionality.
• Contribute to architectural improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production and application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Finance Technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Work with Product Owners and Business Analysts to define, develop, and sign off user stories.
• Participate in application design, code reviews, and best-practice initiatives.
• Support regression test automation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across teams and locations.

Skills

Oracle Database

PL/SQL

SQL performance tuning

OO design

Design patterns

Enterprise architecture

Communication skills

Global teams

Problem solving

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Quartz

Job description

Contract Role | Dublin (Hybrid) | Negotiable Daily Rate

We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 global investment bank to hire an experienced Software Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity within a critical Finance Technology team.

This role sits within the bank's Enterprise Finance Technology division, supporting a flagship finance and sub-ledger platform responsible for processing millions of daily transactions across debt, credit derivatives, and cash products. You'll join a highly collaborative engineering team focused on enhancing platform capabilities, driving operational excellence, and delivering strategic technology solutions that support global finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Oracle PL/SQL developer with an interest in large-scale financial systems, data processing, and enterprise architecture within a complex banking environment.

The Opportunity

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing key components of a strategic sub-ledger platform that underpins financial reporting and accounting processes. Working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and global development teams, you will deliver scalable solutions that support both business growth and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enhancements to existing platform functionality.
• Contribute to architectural improvements and modernisation initiatives.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production and application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Finance Technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to define, develop, and sign off user stories.
• Participate in application design, code reviews, and best practice initiatives.
• Support regression test automation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams and global locations.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong commercial experience with Oracle Database (10g, 11g, 12c, or 19c).
• Advanced PL/SQL development skills, including procedures, functions, and performance optimisation.
• Proven experience in SQL performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Strong object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
• Understanding of design patterns and enterprise application architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working within global or distributed development teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to share ideas and contribute to team best practices.

Desirable

• Commercial Python development experience.
• UNIX/Linux environments.
• C#/.NET development experience.
• Experience building desktop or Windows-based applications.
• Git and Bitbucket version control.
• Quartz scheduling framework experience.
• Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Automated testing tools and frameworks.
• SQL Server knowledge.
• Previous investment banking or capital markets experience.
• Understanding of finance, accounting processes, general ledger structures, and financial reporting workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives issues through to completion.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Passion for improving engineering standards and software quality.
• Ability to build effective relationships across business, technology, and support teams.

If you're an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Engineer looking to work on a high-profile finance technology platform within a leading global bank, we'd love to hear from you.