Senior Database Developer (Oracle)
Role Description
Department
Join a leading UK university establishing a brand-new Data team. At the University of York, we are building critical capabilities in data governance, engineering, and DataOps and seek a Senior Database Developer, with Oracle PL/SQL skills, to join us at this foundational stage to drive key IT transformations.
Role
Looking for a new challenge? We're seeking a talented and experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the University's ambitious HR and Finance transformation programme. In this exciting position, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing our data infrastructure, transitioning from legacy Oracle systems to a state-of-the-art Snowflake environment. You'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of our PL/SQL code, from analysis and re-engineering to migration and documentation, all while serving as a key subject matter expert. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring data compliance through meticulous auditing of Oracle usage and in building robust test environments for seamless integration. If you're passionate about data transformation and ready to make a significant impact on a large-scale project, we want to hear from you!
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
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Knowledge of Oracle Database features including triggers, jobs and scripting
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Experience with Oracle security, including the creation and management of roles, privileges, and users
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Experience of analysing, understanding, documenting and redeveloping complex Oracle PL/SQL code
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Ability to communicate between technical and non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders
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Experience of supporting and evolving data governance
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Knowledge of GDPR and related legislation
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Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree. Please view the full list.) We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-UK qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Richard Fuller on richard.fuller@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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Why York?
York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.
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