Senior Developer – Merchandise & Supply Chain

Satellite Office; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

David Jones is seeking a Senior Oracle Developer to design and refine Oracle-based solutions that support our operational processes. You will lead database design, PL/SQL development and system integration across functions.

With 8–10 years of Oracle experience, you will mentor teammates, optimize performance, contribute to SDLC and documentation, and help implement best practices for scalable, resilient databases.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of Oracle development experience with successful database projects.
• Strong expertise in PL/SQL, SQL and data modeling.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Forms and Reports.
• Experience with Oracle DB/DB2 technologies and Oracle APEX.
• Familiarity with shell scripting and Pro*C is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD for database deployments and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and refine Oracle database solutions including data models and objects.
• Participate in SDLC activities: requirements, development, testing and deployment of PL/SQL code.
• Optimize performance through SQL tuning and indexing improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Oracle databases with systems.
• Provide technical leadership and perform code reviews.
• Create and maintain documentation for database designs and processes.
• Lead projects and coordinate with delivery stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Adhere to WHS policies and safe work practices.

Skills

PL/SQL

SQL

Database design

Oracle Forms

Oracle Reports

Oracle DB/DB2

APEX

Shell scripting

Pro*C

CI/CD for DB deployment

Order Management

Workato

Kafka

Automic

Job description

The role of the Senior Oracle Developer is pivotal within our IT team, tasked with the responsibility of conceptualizing, designing, and refining Oracle-based solutions that support and enhance the operational processes of David Jones. The ideal candidate for this role would be expected to bring a wealth of experience in Oracle database technologies and a strong understanding of business processes, enabling them to deliver resilient, scalable, and highly efficient database solutions tailored to the organisation's specific needs.

What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

The key accountabilities for this role include:

Database Design & Development

• Responsible for designing and implementing Oracle database solutions including creating data models, schemas, and database objects.
• Participate in SDLC such as requirements gathering, development, testing, and deployment of Oracle PL/SQL code, stored procedures, triggers, and packages.
• Optimize database performance through tuning of SQL scripts, indexing, and improving the data structure.

System Integration

• Collaborate closely with teams across different functions to effectively integrate Oracle databases with various systems and applications.
• Ensure the integrity of the data and a smooth flow of information between systems.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and other team members such as conducting reviews on the code, architecture and design to ensure that best practices and standards are followed.

Support & Documentation

• Identify and resolve complex database issues, performance bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for database designs, processes, and procedures.

Project Management

• Taking the lead and actively participating in various projects to ensure their successful and timely delivery.
• Work closely with delivery leads/managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide solutions that align with the business needs.
• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, advancements in technologies, and best practices for Oracle database development. Also, actively spot and suggest enhancements to database processes and technologies.

Work Health & Safety

• Maintain a safe working environment for team members, contractors and visitors, and ensure that others are not put at risk
• Implement and adhere to WHS policies and procedures, guidelines and safe work practices within your area of responsibility; and complete all required WHS training
• Ensure that you consult and avoid introducing new hazards or breaches of WHS legislation when implementing new initiatives, systems, products, equipment or designs
• Report injuries or hazards as per policy and support return-to-work programs.

What YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE

Experiences

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as an Oracle Developer with a strong record of successful database projects

Technical Skills

• Expertise in PL/SQL, SQL, and database design principles
• Expertise in Oracle Forms, Reports
• Expertise in Oracle database and DB2 technologies
• Experience in APEX
• Experience in Shell Scripts
• Knowledgeable in Pro*C
• Experience in implementing DevOps for Database Deployment (CI/CD for Automated Deployment of Database scripts)
• Knowledge of Order Management System
• Familiarity with Workato, Kafka, Automic

How WE MEASURE ACHIEVEMENT

You will achieve this by delivering business and functional outcomes, in line with our thriving culture behaviours (detailed below). Specific goals and measures will be determined each financial year and tracked as part of regular conversations with your leader regarding your performance and ongoing development.

How YOU THRIVE

Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING. In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams. Our thriving cultural foundations are defined by the behaviours each one of us displays. It’s our commitment and responsibility to ensure that as individuals and as a collective, we are living our cultural foundations.

Customer Obsessed

• We are curious to understand our customers and build a long-term relationship
• Our customer sees us as a source of inspiration, and we are dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team.

Empowered

• We trust each other to act with integrity, value our unique skills and are accountable for decisions
• We have the confidence to learn from our challenges and take action to drive achievements
• Together we celebrate our successes.

Inclusive

• We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating an inclusive environment through belonging and respect
• We embrace the diversity of our ideas that allows our people to reach their full potential
• We are responsible for our planet through our focus on sustainability.
• We constantly seek innovative ways of improving, challenging and exploring ways we can inspire
• We achieve this by listening, seeking feedback and having the courage to challenge the status quo
• By doing this we contribute to the success and legacy of our business.