Senior PL/SQL Developer

Virtusa; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa is seeking a Principal Database Developer specializing in Oracle PL/SQL to lead complex development and architecture initiatives for financial services platforms. You will design data models, optimize queries, and drive high-availability, secure data environments.

The role expects 8-12+ years of experience, strong communication with technical and business stakeholders, and hands-on ETL/CI‑CD experience within Agile settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 10+ years in Information Technology with strong DB development and design focus.
• Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and implement Oracle PL/SQL packages, procedures, triggers, and analytical functions (Oracle 19c).
• Architect database designs and DataMarts aligned with resiliency and high availability.
• Perform deep-dive performance tuning of complex queries across multi-tier systems.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

Performance tuning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Informatica

Control-M

Unix/Linux Shell Scripting

Job description

Role

Principal Database Developer (Oracle PL/SQL)

Experience Level

8-12+ Years

Domain Focus

Financial Services (Private Banking, Credit, or Retirement/Workplace Investing)

Core Responsibilities

• Advanced Development Design, develop, and implement complex Oracle PL/SQL packages, procedures, triggers, and analytical functions using Oracle 19c.
• System Architecture Ideate and build database designs, DataMarts, and frameworks that align with technology standards for resiliency and high availability.
• Performance Engineering Optimize complex queries and perform deep-dive performance tuning to ensure efficiency across multi-tier systems.
• ETL & Integration Lead data transformation and migration projects using Informatica, Control-M, and shell scripting.
• Production & Environment Management Manage and support UAT and Production infrastructure environments, ensuring data integrity and strict adherence to security and privacy standards (e.g., Swiss data management aspects).
• Stakeholder Management Collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Release Governance Manage Change and Release management processes, including the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Core Database Expert-level Oracle PL/SQL (Packages, Stored Procedures, Performance Tuning, Analytical Functions). Secondary knowledge of SQL Server or Sybase is preferred.

Tools & Automation

• Hands-on experience with Informatica ETL, Control-M, and Unix/Linux Shell Scripting.

Methodology

• Strong proficiency in Agile/Scrum environments and version control standards.

Modern Infrastructure

• Familiarity with containerization and cloud deployment related to databases.

Domain Knowledge

• Deep exposure to Financial Services (specifically Credit Platforms, Private Banking, or Retirement/Workplace Investing domains).

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience 10+ years in Information Technology, with a minimum of 8 years focused on DB development and design.
• Soft Skills Exceptional communication skills with the ability to converse with both technical architecture teams and non-technical business stakeholders.