Oracle Developer - Batch Processing

SC Cleared Oracle Developer - Batch Processing & Performance Tuning Central Government

Contract Duration: 12 Months | Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35 - all reasonable rates considered) |

Location:

Newcastle or Manchester (predominantly remote with occasional on-site) | Security Clearance:
Active SC Clearance required

As an Oracle Developer, you will focus on the design, development, optimisation, and support of complex batch processing solutions within a large Oracle estate.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Oracle batch processing jobs supporting high-volume data workloads.
• Performance tuning of PL/SQL, SQL, and batch processes to meet stringent service and processing windows.
• Developing and maintaining Pro
  * C applications integrated with Oracle databases.
• Diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks and production issues.
• Working closely with infrastructure, testing, and operational teams to ensure stable deployments.
• Supporting legacy and modernised systems within a secure central government environment.
• Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to development and security standards.
• Producing clear technical documentation and supporting knowledge transfer.

• Active SC Clearance.
• Proven experience as an Oracle Developer on large-scale, enterprise systems.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Oracle PL/SQL and SQL performance tuning.
• Demonstrable experience with batch processing frameworks and scheduling.
• Solid background in Pro
  * C development.
• Experience supporting business‑critical systems in production environments.
• Comfortable working in agile or hybrid delivery models.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Experience working within UK Central Government or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux scripting to support batch operations.
• Exposure to modernisation or migration programmes involving Oracle estates.

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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