Oracle APEX Developer (PL/SQL)

• This is an 8-month contract position
• Remote - Local to Harrisburg, PA only, please
• We are not considering Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position

Description:

The organization is seeking an experienced Oracle Developer to assist in the modernization and migration of legacy Oracle Forms applications to Oracle APEX running on Oracle Database 19c. As part of an enterprise modernization initiative, legacy systems built on older Oracle Forms technology are being upgraded to modern, secure, and maintainable Oracle APEX applications. This effort supports mission-critical environmental and regulatory systems and ensures long-term sustainability, improved performance, and alignment with current technology standards. The selected candidate will play a key role in converting Oracle Forms applications to Oracle APEX, enhancing system performance and security, and ensuring alignment with modern development practices. This position requires strong Oracle PL/SQL development skills, in-depth knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities:

Analyze and understand the architecture, data structures, and integrations of existing Oracle Forms applications. Support the migration and conversion of Oracle Forms-based applications to Oracle APEX. Design and develop modern APEX user interfaces in collaboration with the technical lead. Assist in establishing UI/UX design standards for future APEX applications. Develop and maintain PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, and advanced queries. Perform data pulls, data analysis, and scripting to support reporting and system enhancements. Review existing documentation to understand system requirements, architecture, reporting, and functionality. Implement and support application security roles and authorization models within integrated Oracle systems. Conduct performance profiling and tuning to improve maintainability and system responsiveness. Generate technical, business, functional, and system documentation. Participate in all phases of the system development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, coding, testing, deployment, and post-production support. Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to internal IT staff and other developers. Assist with production deployments and release management activities. Provide weekly status updates to management. Generate reports for executive management, end users, and IT staff.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. 5-7 years of experience developing in Oracle PL/SQL, including: Stored procedures Functions Packages Advanced queries 5-7 years of experience developing applications using Oracle APEX. Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, preferably Oracle Database 19c. Strong experience using SQL Developer and/or TOAD. Understanding of data modeling principles. Experience integrating web services. Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and testing SQL queries, views, and stored procedures in Oracle and SQL Server. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

Prior experience with environmental or regulatory systems is preferred but not required. Experience modernizing legacy Oracle Forms applications.

Exposure to:

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Web services Java PL/SQL APIs SOA architecture Agile/Scrum development methodologies Strong understanding of Oracle Database 19c features. Experience supporting regulatory or mission-critical systems. Ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical and functional documentation.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience :

Experience developing in Oracle PL/SQL, including stored procedures, functions, packages, and advanced queries — Required, 5 years. Experience developing applications using Oracle APEX — Required, 5 years. Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS (Oracle Database 19c preferred) — Required. Strong experience using SQL Developer and/or TOAD — Required. Understanding of data modeling principles — Required. Experience integrating web services — Required. Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and testing SQL queries, views, and stored procedures in Oracle and SQL Server — Required. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field — Required. Prior experience with environmental or regulatory systems — Desired. Proper email communication will only be done to and from @astyra.com email addresses. Please ensure you are communicating with approved Astyra recruiters by checking this point when receiving offers and messages from us. Please ensure you are communicating within these guidelines and proper channels for the quickest possible interview consideration! #

ASTIT Pay:

$60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Oracle PL/SQL:

5 years (Required)

Oracle APEX:

5 years (Required) SQL Developer and/or

TOAD:

5 years (Required)

Location:

Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Required)

Work Location:

Remote