Senior Oracle Developer (PL/SQL / APEX), Johannesburg

About the job Senior Oracle Developer (PL/SQL / APEX)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Oracle Developer

with strong expertise in

Oracle PL/SQL

and

Oracle APEX

to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance Oracle database applications. This role demands a deep understanding of backend database development and hands-on experience building secure, user-friendly applications using Oracle Application Express (APEX).Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy Oracle database applications using PL/SQL and Oracle APEX Develop complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, views, and packages Optimize and tune existing database processes for performance and scalability Collaborate with front-end developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutionsMaintain and enhance existing Oracle APEX applications Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers Ensure application security, data integrity, and high availability Document development work and provide support during testing and deploymentRequired Skills&Experience

8+ years

of professional experience in Oracle database development Expert in

PL/SQL

writing efficient, maintainable, and secure code Strong experience in developing and maintaining

Oracle APEX

applications (version 20.x or higher preferred) Solid understanding of relational database design, performance tuning, and optimization techniques Experience integrating APEX with external systems via RESTful services or APIs Knowledge of Oracle tools such as SQL Developer, TOAD, or similar Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and version control systems (e.g., Git)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Nice to Have

Experience with Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for Oracle applications Previous experience in a senior or team lead capacity

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