Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer
Job Description
Vertex is looking for a Senior Developer experienced with developing and implementing Customer Information Systems. The position requires a solid understanding of the underlying business processes of a CIS, and extensive experience building enterprise systems using Oracle development technologies.
Responsibilities
• Code and maintain components in Oracle Forms, Pro*C and Pro*Cobol
• Develop and maintain various database objects written in PL/SQL
• Train and mentor existing technical staff on existing Oracle development technologies
• Clarify business requirements by working with business analysts; create detailed design specifications to address user goals; formulate plans - outlining steps required to develop programs for design deliverables
• Participate in requirements, design and code; peer reviews as required
• Estimate assigned work effort and be accountable for completion dates
• Analyze, review and modify programs to increase operating efficiency
• Follow and improve established programming standards and frameworks, and perform unit testing
• Development to include new product development, customizations, enhancements and support
• Provide 24x7 (Tier 3) application production support on a rotation basis
• Require occasional overtime and travel.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Ability
Functional
• Proven leadership role in building enterprise solutions in a client/server environment
• Strong understanding and experience with designing in a client/server architecture
• 5+ years of SQL and PL/SQL experience building Oracle application components
• 5+ years of Pro*C and Pro*Cobol experience building Oracle application components
• 5+ years of development in the UNIX environment (building Oracle applications and UNIX scripting)
• 5+ years of development of Oracle Forms and Reports
• Extensive knowledge on Oracle databases 9i and above
• Strong understanding of SQL and database tuning principles (applied experience)
• Strong understanding of parent/child application development in Pro*C
• Hands-on experience with large relational databases and extensive SQL experience
• Full life cycle experience on enterprise or commercial software projects
• Knowledge of Banner_CIS or other Customer Information/Billing systems
• Understanding of application business processes and how they can be improved through application of technology
• Detail and results oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
Intellectual
• Reasoning and problem solving skills; capacity for increased learning; comprehend & follow established procedures.
Interpersonal
• Strong leadership qualities to lead a group of developers
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group environment to achieve common goals; ability to build and maintain effective working relationships; effective conflict management skills
• Strong communication skills (written, reading comprehension, listening, verbal)
• Ability to meet individual deadlines & team goals, to manage multiple responsibilities, while focusing on priorities
• Exceptional customer service approach to work with internal and external customers.
Education and/or Experience
• University degree, College diploma or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Pro*C, Oracle Forms, SQL, PL/SQL, Unix, Pro*Cobol an asset
• Solid understanding of RDBMS concepts and architecture.
Desired Candidate Profile
• Code and maintain components in Oracle Forms, Pro*C and Pro*Cobol
• Develop and maintain various database objects written in PL/SQL
• Train and mentor existing technical staff on existing Oracle development technologies
• Clarify business requirements by working with business analysts; create detailed design specifications to address user goals; formulate plans - outlining steps required to develop programs for design deliverables
• Participate in requirements, design and code; peer reviews as required
• Estimate assigned work effort and be accountable for completion dates
• Analyze, review and modify programs to increase operating efficiency
• Follow and improve established programming standards and frameworks, and perform unit testing
• Development to include new product development, customizations, enhancements and support
• Provide 24x7 (Tier 3) application production support on a rotation basis
• Require occasional overtime and travel.
Contact Details
Vertex
http://www.vertexgroup.com
Executive Name:Mr. Tarun Agarwal
Email Address:tarun.agarwal@vertex.co.uk