Senior Database Developer

CACI•O'Fallon, IL

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Database Developer to be a vital part of our innovative team. If you are passionate about database management, security, and performance optimization, this role is perfect for you. You will leverage SAFe Agile methodology, SQL Developer, Jira, GitLab, and your Security+ certification to support our production systems and ensure the optimal performance and security of our database environments.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Oracle Database Developer.
Agile Methodology: Proven experience with SAFe Agile methodology.
Tools Proficiency: Proficiency in SQL Developer, Jira, and GitLab.
Certification: Security+ certification or equivalent.
Oracle Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Oracle database administration and performance tuning.
Security Practices: Experience with database security practices and compliance.
Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Oracle Certification: Certification in Oracle Database Administration (OCP) or equivalent.
Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Oracle Cloud, AWS RDS).
DevOps Knowledge: Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
CI/CD Experience: Experience with automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and Innovate: Work with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions.
Agile Excellence: Utilize SAFe Agile practices to deliver high-quality database features and enhancements.
Security First: Ensure the security and integrity of database systems through best practices and your Security+ certification.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of database performance and reliability.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers, sharing your expertise in Oracle database technologies.
Design and Develop: Create and maintain complex Oracle database schemas and structures.
Security Protocols: Implement and manage database security protocols in compliance with Security+ standards.
Performance Optimization: Perform thorough database analysis to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize queries.
Scripting and Automation: Utilize SQL Developer for database scripting, automation, and performance tuning.
Version Control: Manage database changes using GitLab/GitHub for version control and collaboration.
Task Management: Track and manage database-related tasks and projects in Jira.
Health Checks: Conduct regular database health checks and troubleshooting to ensure system stability.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive database documentation.
On-Call Support: Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems.
Integration: Collaborate with application developers to seamlessly integrate database solutions.
Backup and Recovery: Perform database backups, recoveries, and disaster recovery planning.
Stay Updated: Keep current with Oracle database updates, patches, and new features.
Code Reviews: Engage in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Standards and Guidelines: Contribute to the development of database standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Migration: Assist in the migration of databases to new environments or platforms as needed.