Oracle Application Developer

DRT Strategies, Inc.•Arlington, VA

2d•$50,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together. We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality. DRT is responsible for functional and technical Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support for two of USDA’s major mission supportive web-based database management systems operated under the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). These systems integrate fiscal accounting with property accountability to support the Department’s agencies and mission areas.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge and skills (e.g., 3+ years of experience) in designing, developing, testing and maintaining complex programs using Oracle APEX (or similar) and SQL/PL-SQL programming languages
Experience in the development, testing, maintenance, and administration of IT applications, with comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, testing, and program documentation
Strong understanding of relational database design, including PL/SQL logical structures and advanced features of Oracle databases
Ability to analyze and investigate problems in programs, conduct feasibility studies, develop technical design specifications, and create / execute unit test plans
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Technical Skills: Oracle (12c or later), Oracle APEX 22.1 and later, SQL/PL-SQL, Javascript

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Oracle APEX Office Print
Experience working with toolsets such as Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, and SQLcl
Experience with Oracle database administration and/or server environment
Familiarity with Oracle APEX upgrade process, including reviewing release notes, identifying possible compatibility conflicts, testing upgrades, and troubleshooting any issues
Experience working with government accounting or financial systems
Knowledge of federal IT environments, security standards, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Design and develop new or updated Oracle APEX application pages and shared components based on supplied business requirements.
Develop quality code in accordance with the appropriate government-approved coding standards that conforms to documented requirements and functional/technical design.
Prepare technical design documents with the appropriate government-approved templates. Develop and execute unit test plans and document the results.
Conduct technical design document walk-throughs, knowledge transfer sessions, and code reviews with government team members as requested.
Provide LOE estimates for development including technical design, coding, and unit testing as input into the approval process and release schedules.
Resolve service requests by working with users to address system issues and preparing scripts for data updates as needed.
Provide recommendations for solutions to complex business problems or technical upgrades to maintain the operating environment of the systems.
Provide status updates and participate in requirements/design meetings and release planning meetings as required.
Create migration packages and oversee deployment to Test and Production environments.