Senior Oracle Developer (Perm)

Sabenza It & Recruitment; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sabenza It & Recruitment is seeking a senior Oracle specialist to design, build and optimise mission-critical Oracle database solutions in Gauteng, South Africa. You will lead projects, mentor developers, and drive performance improvements across complex systems.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of Oracle development experience, expertise in SQL/PLSQL, and a track record of performance tuning and data security.

Formación

• 7+ years as an Oracle Developer designing, developing and optimising Oracle database solutions.
• Strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and performance tuning skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle database architecture, design and development.

Responsabilidades

• Design and build Oracle database solutions end to end: schemas, tables, indexes and stored procedures.
• Write and optimise complex SQL, PL/SQL and database functions.
• Hunt down bottlenecks through query tuning and resource management.
• Keep databases healthy via monitoring, backups, restores and upgrades.
• Protect sensitive data with security measures and access controls.
• Lead delivery of database development projects and mentor junior developers.
• Document designs and report on performance and project status.

Conocimientos

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Performance Tuning

Database Design

Data Migration

ETL

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Descripción del empleo

Own the data platforms that keep financial services running.

A leading client in the Financial Services and Insurance space needs a senior Oracle specialist to design, build and shape mission-critical Oracle database solutions. You’ll lead projects, mentor the next generation of developers and turn performance bottlenecks into measurable wins. If you love making complex systems fast, secure and scalable, this one’s for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and build Oracle database solutions end to end: schemas, tables, indexes and stored procedures, aligned with best practice and industry standards.
• Write and optimise complex SQL, PL/SQL and database functions that meet business requirements and performance standards.
• Hunt down bottlenecks through query tuning, indexing and resource management to keep systems highly available, reliable and scalable.
• Keep databases healthy by monitoring with Oracle tools and utilities and handling backups, restores, upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Protect sensitive data by implementing and enforcing database security measures and access controls.
• Lead delivery of database development projects with PMs, BAs and IT teams, from requirements to on-time delivery.
• Mentor and lead junior developers, providing hands‑on technical leadership.
• Drive improvement by documenting designs and configurations, reporting on performance and project status to senior management, and recommending upgrades to performance, security and functionality.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field
• 7+ years as an Oracle Developer designing, developing and optimising Oracle database solutions
• Proven, strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle Performance Tuning skills, with a focus on performance optimisation
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle database architecture, design and development
• Experience with data migration, ETL processes and database integration
• Experience with database management and monitoring tools
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, plus effective communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have: an advanced degree or certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional

You’ll thrive here if you bring: business acumen, stakeholder commitment, a drive for results, a knack for leading change and innovation, collaboration, impact and influence, self‑awareness, and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.