Senior Data Engineer

• Role: Senior Data Engineer – Oracle PL/SQL • Skills: Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL, Python, AI development tools, PL/SQL development, PL/SQL core concepts, PL/SQL objects • Experience: 10+ years • Location: Houston, TX – Onsite Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and support high-quality, business-critical planning and reporting applications where the core business logic resides in the Oracle database layer. • Design and implement PL/SQL solutions, translating business requirements into robust technical specifications that solve problems both for the present and for future scale. • Own the full engineering cycle end-to-end: development, testing, and production support, operating without a dedicated QA team. • Interact directly with the business team when needed to refine requirements, propose the best technical approach, and deliver the solution. • Provide occasional after-hours support for business-critical incidents when needed — not routinely but stepping up when the situation requires it. • Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality, treating AI as a helper — not as a substitute for genuine engineering judgment. • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decisions, bringing a proactive, curious, and prototype-driven mindset. • Actively seek opportunities to innovate and optimize — bringing new ideas and prototypes forward in an environment where leadership encourages exploration. Required Skills & Qualifications • Strong, expert-level expertise in Oracle, specifically PL/SQL development, including deep understanding of PL/SQL core concepts, PL/SQL objects, and how they operate at a granular level. • Solid command of SQL fundamentals and the ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex queries in high-volume, business-critical environments. • Experience with Python • Experience working with Oracle in enterprise environments where the database holds the core business logic. • Hands-on experience supporting business-critical, user-centric applications in fast-paced environments where engineers own development, testing, and production support. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements directly into technical specifications without heavy hand-off layers. • Experience using AI development tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent) as productivity helpers, with the discipline to review, understand, and validate AI-generated code before adopting it. • Proactive, communicative, and adaptable — able to flex across multiple applications and reporting lines as business needs evolve. Nice to Have • Hands-on experience with SingleStore database • Exposure to Oracle 26ai features and AI-integrated database capabilities. • Experience with SOX-compliant application support and audited environments. • Prior experience in the oil & gas or energy sector