SENIOR ORACLE BACKEND DEVELOPER

VSolvit; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits program

401K Retirement Plan options

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a skilled Senior Oracle Backend Developer to lead database design and development on critical government projects. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in Oracle backend development, be proficient in SQL and PL/SQL, and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. This role offers the opportunity to work both onsite and remotely, contributing to important classified projects that require strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Backend Developer or similar role.
• Must have Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database 12c or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Oracle Database technologies.
• Write and optimise complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Ensure database security, backups, and data integrity.

Skills

Oracle SQL

Database design

Query optimisation

Performance tuning

RESTful APIs

Strong problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

Oracle RAC

AWS

Azure

Git

Job description

POSITION CAN BE ONSITE IN NORCO, CA OR REMOTE

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Oracle Backend Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Oracle Database, backend development, and strong expertise in building scalable, high-performance applications. This role requires a Secret Security Clearance, as you will be working on sensitive and classified government projects. As a Senior Oracle Backend Developer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and maintain backend systems that power critical systems and services. You will be responsible for writing efficient and optimised SQL queries, designing database schemas, and ensuring data integrity and security.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), and staying focused on the assigned tasks including company meetings, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Oracle Database technologies
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and other team members to integrate Oracle databases with various front‑end technologies
• Write and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database triggers to support backend applications
• Perform database tuning, troubleshooting, and optimisation to ensure high performance and availability
• Ensure database security, backups, and data integrity in compliance with best practices and security protocols
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Work closely with system architects to design and implement scalable database solutions
• Provide technical support for database‑related issues and system upgrades
• Document database designs, processes, and configurations
• Adhere to government and organisational security standards, ensuring compliance with Secret Security Clearance requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Secret Security Clearance (active or ability to obtain)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Backend Developer or similar role
• Proficient in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Database administration
• Strong experience in database design, query optimisation, and performance tuning
• Experience with Oracle Database 12c or higher
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration of Oracle databases with other systems
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post‑employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Data Guard, Oracle RAC, or other high availability configurations
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and version control tools like Git
• Understanding of government security policies and procedures related to classified data

Company Summary

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specialises in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award‑winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customisable health benefits programme that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short‑term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.