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 months

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.