Senior Oracle Developer

Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Senior Oracle Developer for a contract position in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves designing and optimizing Oracle databases, and requires a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience, strong SQL/PLSQL skills, and experience in the investment or financial services sector. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience as a Developer.
• Strong expertise in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning.
• Experience in the investment or financial services sector required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Oracle database structures.
• Develop, test, and optimize SQL and PL/SQL code.
• Monitor and manage database performance and security.

Skills

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Database performance tuning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Developer for a contract position supporting critical systems in the investment and finance sector.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a high-performance environment and can contribute immediately to delivery and handover efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Oracle database structures, including schemas, tables, and stored procedures.
• Develop, test, and optimize complex SQL and PL/SQL code.
• Tune database performance through query optimization and indexing strategies.
• Monitor and manage database performance, availability, and security using Oracle tools.
• Perform regular database maintenance, including backups, restores, and version upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project managers to meet project goals.
• Lead database-related development work within larger technical projects.
• Create and maintain documentation for all development and operational processes.
• Stay updated on Oracle technologies and propose improvements for system performance and scalability.
• Mentor junior developers and support knowledge transfer during handover phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience Developer.
• Strong expertise in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning.
• Experience in the investment or financial services sector (required).
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure database solutions.
• Solid understanding of Oracle database architecture tools.
• Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and system integration.
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field; Oracle certification is a plus.

Application Process

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move. Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV.

• Will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.