Software Developer (Oracle APEX)

Role: Software Developer (Oracle APEX)

Location: Remote

Salary: 55k

The Opportunity

My client is a national youth charity focused on improving the life chances of young people. Working in partnership with the Combined Cadet Force Association, their mission is to ensure that young people have access to opportunities that build confidence, skills, and personal development through cadet experiences.

They are also committed to supporting adult volunteers in developing leadership and training capabilities, while expanding access to cadet programmes through fundraising, grant-making, and resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• The client requires development and maintenance of application components using Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, and related technologies.
• Implementation of user interface elements and application logic in line with established designs and development patterns.
• Close collaboration with product owners, testers, and wider team members to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Active participation in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Adherence to MOD standards covering security, accessibility, and performance across all development activities.
• Contribution to estimation, code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Identification of improvement opportunities and escalation of technical issues through established processes.
• Resolution of bugs and delivery of minor enhancements as prioritised within sprint cycles.
• Ongoing development of knowledge in Oracle APEX and associated best practices.

Qualifications and Training

The client is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Formal training or certification in Oracle APEX development, or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and associated tools
• Training or experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Awareness of MOD or public sector digital standards, including Secure by Design and accessibility requirements
• A degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

(Evidence assessed via covering letter, interview, references, and relevant certifications.)

Experience and Knowledge

The successful candidate is expected to have:

• Proven recent experience developing applications using Oracle APEX in a production environment (version 22.2)
• Strong knowledge of PL/SQL, SQL, and Oracle database design principles
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary digital team (e.g. developers, testers, product owners)
• A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Experience working within a Defence, public sector, or similarly secure environment
• Knowledge of integrating Oracle APEX with third-party APIs or external data sources

(Evidence assessed via covering letter, interview, and references.)

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.