Senior Oracle APEX Developer

DataStaff, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave

401k program after 6 months

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Oracle APEX Developer for a long-term contract in Raleigh, NC. This position requires over 6 years of experience in Oracle APEX and PL/SQL development. The role focuses on the design, development, and deployment of secure applications, along with database optimization and performance tuning. The candidate will lead client-facing solution design and implement SSO integrations. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle APEX development.
• Expert-level hands-on PL/SQL development.
• Experience implementing SSO with Azure Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of Oracle APEX applications.
• Develop PL/SQL procedures, functions, and packages.
• Drive performance tuning and SQL optimization.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle Database

Application Security

SSO Integration

GitHub

DevOps Automation

Tools

Oracle APEX

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

GitOps

Job description

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Senior Oracle APEX Developer for a long‑term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC. This position is on‑site.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Oracle APEX Developer with 6+ years of hands‑on experience in Oracle Application Express (APEX) and Oracle Database development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of secure, modular, and responsive applications while ensuring database integrity, performance, scalability, and security. This role requires expert‑level hands‑on PL/SQL and APEX development, a security‑first build philosophy, and proven experience implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) with Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and OCID.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Oracle APEX applications with a security‑first mindset.
• Develop complex and efficient PL/SQL procedures, functions, packages, and triggers to support business logic.
• Design and optimize database objects (tables, views, indexes, materialized views, constraints).
• Collaborate directly with business analysts and clients in iterative, client‑facing solution design sessions.
• Drive performance tuning, SQL/PLSQL optimization, and security hardening.
• Integrate APEX applications with external systems using REST APIs, JSON/XML, and secure data exchange methods.
• Utilize and establish standards for modularity, reusability, and maintainability; support code reviews and documentation.
• Contribute to OCI (ExaCC) migration efforts as needed and support upgrades, patches, and new feature adoption.
• Serve as escalation point for complex production issues, with focus on authentication and security.
• Support GitHub‑based workflows and GitOps practices to improve automation, code management, and secure deployments.
• Promote knowledge transfer within the team as technical subject matter expert and through collaboration.
• Implement and maintain SSO authentication/authorization with Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and OCID.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), particularly ExaCC.
• Hands‑on expertise with GitHub, GitOps, and CI/CD pipelines for enterprise application delivery.
• Proven track record of performance tuning for enterprise APEX applications.
• Experience developing or extending custom APEX plug‑ins; knowledge of Oracle BI Publisher or Oracle Analytics Cloud.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CIPA, FERPA, HIPAA, etc).

Required Skills

• 6 years expert proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL with focus on secure, performant coding.
• 6 years deep knowledge of Oracle Database (12c/19c or higher).
• Strong knowledge of application security frameworks, encryption, and compliance best practices.
• Proven experience with SSO integrations, specifically Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
• High experience with GitHub, GitOps, and DevOps‑driven automation.
• Excellent client‑facing communication skills to support iterative development with stakeholders.

Benefits

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. A 401k program is available to employees after 6 months.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Location

Raleigh, NC