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

We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Oracle Developer to support a major UK Central Government department on a long-term contract. This role is ideal for a specialist with strong expertise in Oracle batch processing, performance tuning, and Pro*C development, operating within secure and highly regulated environments.

The Role

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

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

About You

Essential experience:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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

Reasonable Adjustments:

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