Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer

Apex Systems

Jersey City (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer to design and implement high-performance database solutions for Trade Surveillance and Compliance platforms. You will build data quality controls, enable regulatory reporting, and optimize large data workloads in a regulatory-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of PL/SQL, data engineering, and financial markets experience, with Actimize AIS exposure and a track record of delivering scalable data

Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
Experience designing and implementing high-performance database solutions for financial markets.
Strong background in PL/SQL, data engineering, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain complex PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, and triggers for trade data processing.
Build scalable data pipelines for Trade Surveillance use cases, including market abuse detection and alerts generation.
Develop and optimize high-volume batch processing jobs.
Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting.
Collaborate with compliance and surveillance teams to translate surveillance scenarios into technical solutions.
Design and implement data quality controls, monitor metrics, and remediate issues.
Perform query tuning, indexing, and execution plan optimization for large datasets.
Lead design discussions, document design details, and drive best practices for database development.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

Actimize AIS

SQL performance tuning

CI/CD

SDLC

Data governance

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Tools

Relational databases

Object databases

Job description

Job#: 3047684

Job Description:

Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior PL/SQL Developer to support Trade Surveillance and Compliance platforms. This role is responsible for designing and implementing high-performance database solutions, building data quality controls, and enabling regulatory reporting and monitoring capabilities across trade lifecycle data. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience in PL/SQL, data engineering, and financial markets, with a focus on surveillance, compliance, and data governance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain complex PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, and triggers for trade data processing.
Build scalable data pipelines to support Trade Surveillance use cases, such as market abuse detection and alerts generation.
Develop and optimize high-volume batch processing jobs.
Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting.
Collaborate with compliance and surveillance teams to translate surveillance scenarios into technical solutions.
Design and implement data quality controls, monitor metrics, and remediate issues impacting surveillance outcomes.
Perform query tuning, indexing, and execution plan optimization for large datasets.
Lead design discussions, document design details, and drive best practices for database development.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years of hands‑on software development experience.

Technical Skills

Strong, production‑level knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL and Actimize AIS.
Experience with relational and object databases.
Advanced SQL skills, including performance tuning and a strong understanding of database internals.
Solid understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and version control.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
High attention to data accuracy and control effectiveness.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulatory‑driven environment.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Python or Shell scripting for automation.
Familiarity with the trade lifecycle (orders, executions, etc.).
Exposure to Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, or Global Markets Compliance.
Exposure to the Actimize AIS platform.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodations

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