Oracle Database Developer – 12-Month Contract

Oracle Database Developer – 12-Month Contract Location: London 1 day a week.Hybrid / Remote (UK-based) Rate: £500–£600 per day (via Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 monthsAbout the Role We’re looking for an experienced Oracle Database Developer to join our data and technology team on a 12-month contract. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising Oracle database solutions, supporting large-scale data migration, integration, and transformation projects. This role will suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and has a deep understanding of Oracle’s RDBMS and performance tuning.Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain Oracle database components and PL/SQL code (procedures, packages, triggers). • Support ETL and data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and performance across large datasets. • Develop and optimise SQL scripts, queries, and DML/DDL operations. • Use SQL • Loader, Database Links, and related utilities for efficient data movement. • Conduct performance analysis, tune queries, and review execution plans to maximise efficiency. • Work with UNIX shell environments, maintaining and developing automation scripts. • Collaborate with project teams, analysts, and stakeholders to meet business and technical requirements.Technical Skills & Experience • Oracle RDBMS (v19 or later) – strong knowledge of structure, configuration, and capabilities. • SQL – advanced scripting and query development. • PL/SQL – hands-on coding experience for stand-alone scripts, procedures, packages, and triggers. • ETL / Data Migration – experience with large-scale data movement and transformation projects. • SQL • Loader & Database Links – practical experience loading and connecting large data sets. • Performance Tuning – skilled in code analysis and execution plan optimisation. • Oracle Tools – SQL • Plus, TOAD, SQL Developer. • UNIX / Linux – knowledge of shell scripting; exposure to PHP or Perl scripting a plus. • Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.Why Join You’ll be joining a collaborative team delivering enterprise-level Oracle solutions that directly support strategic transformation projects. This contract offers the opportunity to work with modern Oracle technologies, contribute to performance-critical systems, and make a measurable impact in a technically challenging environment.