Oracle APEX & Forms Developer (local to PA)

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Oracle APEX and Forms Developer to modernize legacy Oracle Forms applications and migrate them to Oracle APEX using Oracle Database 19c.

The role will analyze existing applications, optimize PL/SQL, design and develop APEX interfaces, and ensure security, performance, and maintainability within an Agile/Scrum environment. Strong Oracle database development and collaboration across teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on Oracle PL/SQL development experience.
• 5–7 years of experience developing applications using Oracle APEX.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, preferably 19c.
• Experience with stored procedures, functions, packages and complex SQL queries.
• Proficiency with SQL Developer and/or TOAD.
• Understanding of database design and data modeling principles.
• Experience with web services and interfaces.
• Experience with SQL optimization, debugging, performance tuning, and testing.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL Server environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing Oracle Forms applications, architecture, database structures, business logic, and integrations.
• Migrate and modernize legacy Oracle Forms to Oracle APEX.
• Design, develop, and maintain Oracle APEX applications and user interfaces.
• Develop and optimize PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, and complex SQL queries.
• Work with Oracle Database 19c to support development and maintenance.
• Perform data analysis, extraction, and scripting for reporting and business needs.
• Implement application security, roles, and authorization mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform SQL debugging and performance tuning.
• Integrate web services and interfaces with systems.
• Review documentation and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of SDLC and production support.
• Prepare technical, functional, and system documentation.
• Support releases, deployments, and release management.
• Generate reports and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Provide knowledge transfer to Commonwealth IT staff and other developers.
• Collaborate to establish UI/UX standards and best practices.

Skills

PL/SQL development

Oracle APEX

Oracle RDBMS

SQL debugging

Agile/Scrum

Data analysis

Web services

Documentation

Communication

Cross-functional

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Oracle SQL Developer

TOAD

Job description

experienced Oracle APEX & Forms Developer to support the modernization of legacy Oracle Forms applications and their migration to Oracle APEX using Oracle Database 19c.

The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing existing applications, developing modern Oracle APEX solutions, optimizing PL/SQL code, and ensuring application security, performance, and maintainability. The role requires strong Oracle database development expertise, experience with legacy application modernization, and the ability to work collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing Oracle Forms applications, including architecture, database structures, business logic, and integrations.
• Migrate and modernize legacy Oracle Forms applications to Oracle APEX.
• Design, develop, and maintain Oracle APEX applications and user interfaces.
• Develop and optimize PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, and complex SQL queries.
• Work with Oracle Database 19c to support application development, enhancements, and maintenance.
• Perform data analysis, data extraction, and scripting to support reporting and business requirements.
• Implement application security, user roles, and authorization mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot application issues and perform SQL debugging, testing, and performance tuning.
• Integrate web services and support system interfaces.
• Review existing technical documentation and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Prepare technical, functional, and system documentation.
• Support production releases, deployments, and release management activities.
• Generate reports and provide regular status updates to management and technical stakeholders.
• Provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance to Commonwealth IT staff and other developers.
• Collaborate with technical leads and project teams to establish UI/UX standards and development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in Oracle PL/SQL development.
• 5–7 years of experience developing applications using Oracle APEX.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, preferably Oracle Database 19c.
• Experience developing and maintaining stored procedures, functions, packages, and complex SQL queries.
• Proficiency with Oracle SQL Developer and/or TOAD.
• Understanding of database design and data modeling principles.
• Experience integrating web services and working with application interfaces.
• Experience with SQL query optimization, debugging, performance tuning, and testing.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL Server database environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing or migrating legacy Oracle Forms applications to Oracle APEX.
• Familiarity with Oracle Database 19c features and capabilities.
• Exposure to XML, HTML, Java, PL/SQL APIs, web services, and SOA architecture.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience supporting regulatory, environmental, or other mission-critical applications.
• Previous experience working with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or environmental systems.
• Experience with technical documentation, release management, and knowledge transfer.