Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer

As a Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer at Intellectsoft, your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, and triggers to support various business applications. Additionally, you will optimize SQL queries and maintain documentation related to the database architecture and workflows. Collaborating with cross-functional teams will also be key to gathering requirements and designing effective technical solutions, all while ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting any database issues.

To qualify for the Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer position at Intellectsoft, you should have 3-5 years of extensive experience in Oracle PL/SQL development or SQL Server. A strong proficiency in PL/SQL programming and SQL query optimization is essential, along with familiarity with database design concepts. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, as well as effective written and verbal communication skills, are also necessary to succeed in this role.

At Intellectsoft, we value work-life balance for our Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developers, offering 35 paid absence days per year, plus one additional day for each subsequent year of employment. Additionally, after twelve months of cooperation, up to 15 unused absence days can be converted into income, allowing you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life while effectively contributing to the team.

In the Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer role at Intellectsoft, you will primarily work with Oracle and PostgreSQL as part of a broader technology stack that includes C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Typescript, Angular.js, and AWS, among others. Familiarity with tools such as DBeaver and SQL Developer will also help in efficiently navigating database management tasks and contributing to the team.

Intellectsoft believes in continuous improvement and offers numerous professional development opportunities for Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developers. You'll have access to Udemy courses of your choice to enhance your skills, and regular soft-skills training sessions to foster personal and interpersonal growth. Being part of Excellence Centers meetups allows you to engage with peers, share knowledge, and network within the industry.

In answering this question, emphasize your previous roles that required extensive PL/SQL programming. Discuss specific projects or applications you worked on, the complexities involved, and how your contributions led to successful outcomes. Highlight any optimizations you implemented and the collaborative nature of your work with cross-functional teams.

When asked about SQL query optimization, outline your methodical approach, which may include analyzing execution plans, reviewing index usage, and refactoring complex queries. Provide examples of queries you’ve optimized in previous roles and discuss the impact of your optimizations on system performance.

In response to this question, start by discussing your proactive measures such as monitoring tools and regular performance assessments. Then, describe your troubleshooting process, including the techniques and tools you use to identify bottlenecks or issues, along with specific scenarios where you successfully resolved performance problems.

When discussing your experience with database migrations, mention specific instances where you've been involved in migrating data or upgrading databases. Highlight the challenges faced, your role in planning and executing the migration, and the strategies you put in place to ensure data integrity and minimal downtime.

In your answer, discuss how documentation provides clarity, consistency, and a knowledge base for current and future team members. Explain how well-documented application logic and database architecture can ease onboarding and help troubleshoot issues effectively. Providing examples from past projects will solidify your point.

Discuss your commitment to ongoing learning by mentioning specific resources you use, such as blogs, forums, webinars, or certifications. You can also refer to the importance of networking with peers and participating in professional communities to stay current with the latest practices and tools in Oracle PL/SQL.

Share a specific challenge you faced in your PL/SQL work, detailing the context, the actions you took to address the issue, and the outcome. This will showcase your problem-solving skills as well as your ability to remain calm under pressure and provide thoughtful solutions.

When addressing best practices, mention principles like modular coding, thorough testing, and maintaining readability. Discuss how following these practices ensures high-quality code, simplifies maintenance, and contributes to overall project success.

In your response, explain your approach to prioritization based on urgency, impact, and resource availability. Share tools or methodologies you implement, such as Agile practices or project management software, and provide examples of how this has worked effectively in your previous roles.

Illustrate your collaborative spirit with a specific example of a project where you worked with other departments (e.g., developers, QA, or business analysts). Explain your role, the contributions of the team, how you overcame differences, and the positive outcomes that resulted from this teamwork.