10879BD.
£65k – 75k per year
Senior Oracle Developer (PL/SQL)
About the Role
Working Model
1. Onsite 5 days per week during probation
2. Hybrid working after probation: 3 days per week in the office
Key Responsibilities
3. Rapidly gain in‑depth technical knowledge of existing applications and the wider technical environment
4. Become a system expert through hands‑on development, investigation, and collaboration with experienced colleagues
5. Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Oracle SQL and PL/SQL code within large‑scale information systems
6. Proactively investigate production issues and implement robust, long‑term fixes
7. Deliver new features and changes in line with agreed timescales, risks, and quality standards
8. Work closely with design, testing, and operational teams throughout the software development lifecycle
9. Communicate clearly with internal teams and third‑party partners on technical matters
10. Identify and manage development risks in collaboration with the wider delivery and management teams
11. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers
This role requires genuine, hands‑on PL/SQL development expertise. Candidates must have strong experience building and maintaining core business logic in PL/SQL—not simply using it as a migration or data‑movement tool.
Essential Skills & Experience
12. 10+ years’ experience programming with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL in large‑scale, enterprise environments
13. Demonstrated ability to write clear, efficient, and maintainable PL/SQL code to a high standard
14. Strong understanding of configuration management and issue‑tracking systems
15. Degree in Maths, Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
16. Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Desirable Experience
17. Exposure to HTML, JavaScript, Java, and JSON
18. Experience with travel reservations, tour operating, or booking systems
19. Appreciation or experience of software and systems testing
20. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies where required
Personal Attributes
21. Strong commitment to technical quality and best practices
22. Solution‑focused and results‑driven mindset
23. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
24. Able to adapt and remain effective under pressure
25. Self‑motivated with a positive and professional approach
Why Join?
26. Work on platforms that power millions of holidays and high‑value bookings each year
27. Be part of a stable engineering organisation with long‑term career opportunities
28. Join a highly skilled technical team that values collaboration, innovation, and craftsmanship
29. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension, insurance, healthcare, and more
30. Opportunity to grow your technical career with the support of experienced leadership
Benefits & Rewards
31. Group Life Assurance – Life cover of up to 5x basic salary
32. Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – Fully funded cover for the employee
33. Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 5% of base salary, subject to a minimum employee contribution of 3%
34. Worldwide Travel Insurance – Business and leisure travel cover for the employee and their family when travelling together
35. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for mental health, financial advice, and other personal matters (available to employees and their families)
36. Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to carry over, buy, or sell up to 5 days
37. Employee Discounts Platform – Access to retail discounts, cashback, promotional codes, and discounted gift cards
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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