SQL Application Developer

Stelvio Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stelvio Inc. is seeking an Application Developer – SQL to design, develop, enhance, and support Oracle database applications that underpin critical financial and business operations.

The role focuses on Oracle PL/SQL expertise to support financial processes, data integrity, reporting, and performance tuning across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of application development, systems analysis, or database development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle PL/SQL and SQL.
• Experience with Oracle 11g or later.
• Familiarity with Oracle tools such as SQL Developer, TOAD, and SQL*Plus.
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Understanding of ETL, data integration, and reporting solutions.
• Finance background with knowledge of financial processes and reporting.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle SQL and PL/SQL procedures, packages, functions, triggers, and other database objects.
• Designing and enhancing Oracle-based applications that support finance and accounting processes.
• Maintaining and improving existing systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Contributing across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance.
• Building solutions that support general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation activities.
• Helping ensure financial applications and reporting systems maintain accurate, consistent, and compliant data.
• Working directly with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Gathering, documenting, and analysing requirements alongside Business Analysts and end users.
• Converting functional and financial requirements into technical specifications and database designs.
• Participating in solution reviews and identifying opportunities to improve system functionality and business processes.
• Optimising SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects for performance and scalability.
• Investigating and resolving database bottlenecks and performance issues, including those involving large financial datasets.
• Creating and executing unit tests and supporting system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshooting application defects, data discrepancies, and other production issues.
• Supporting deployments, upgrades, and enhancements across development, test, and production environments.Producing and maintaining technical documentation covering system designs, database specifications, support processes, data flows, and relevant business rules.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to development standards and best practices.
• Communicating technical recommendations, risks, and project progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve applications, data quality, reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Keeping your knowledge of Oracle technologies, financial systems, and development practices current.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

SQL

Financial processes

Data integrity

Performance tuning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Finance or related

Tools

Oracle SQL Developer

TOAD

SQL*Plus

Job description

Stelvio are working with a client looking for an Application Developer – SQL to design, develop, enhance, and support Oracle database applications that underpin critical financial and business operations.

In this role, you will work on database-driven applications supporting areas including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, reconciliation, and enterprise data management.

You will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Business Analysts, developers, DBAs, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions. The role is well suited to someone with strong Oracle PL/SQL expertise alongside hands-on knowledge of financial processes, data integrity, and reporting.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle SQL and PL/SQL procedures, packages, functions, triggers, and other database objects.
• Designing and enhancing Oracle-based applications that support finance and accounting processes.
• Maintaining and improving existing systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Contributing across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance.
• Building solutions that support general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation activities.
• Helping ensure financial applications and reporting systems maintain accurate, consistent, and compliant data.
• applications and reporting systems maintain accurate, consistent, and compliant data.
• Working directly with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Gathering, documenting, and analysing requirements alongside Business Analysts and end users.
• Converting functional and financial requirements into technical specifications and database designs.
• Participating in solution reviews and identifying opportunities to improve system functionality and business processes.
• Optimising SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects for performance and scalability.
• Investigating and resolving database bottlenecks and performance issues, including those involving large financial datasets.
• Creating and executing unit tests and supporting system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshooting application defects, data discrepancies, and other production issues.
• Supporting deployments, upgrades, and enhancements across development, test, and production environments.Producing and maintaining technical documentation covering system designs, database specifications, support processes, data flows, and relevant business rules.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to development standards and best practices.
• Communicating technical recommendations, risks, and project progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve applications, data quality, reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Keeping your knowledge of Oracle technologies, financial systems, and development practices current.

Responsibilities may evolve in line with wider business and project requirements.

Qualifications

You should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in application development, systems analysis, or database development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle PL/SQL and SQL.
• Experience working with Oracle 11g or later.
• Familiarity with Oracle development tools such as SQL Developer, TOAD, and SQL*Plus.
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimisation.
• An understanding of ETL processes, data integration, and reporting solutions.
• A strong finance background with practical knowledge of financial processes, reconciliation, invoicing, and reporting.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret complex business and financial requirements and turn them into effective technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail when working with financial and transactional data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with moderate supervision.
• A strong customer-service mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Experience in the following would also be beneficial:

• Supporting financial applications, accounting systems, ERP platforms, or financial reporting environments.
• Working directly with Finance, Accounting, or business operations teams.
• Financial data models and reporting structures.
• Oracle Reports, Crystal Reports, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
• Database security, auditing, and financial data governance.
• Java, JDBC, JSP, Oracle Data Warehouse Builder, or cloud-based database platforms.
• ERP or financial platforms such as Oracle Financials, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Fusion, SAP, or Workday Financials.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or AWS.
• DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
• Regulatory, audit, or compliance-related reporting.