Database Developer | London | Fintech

We’re working with a leading organization seeking a highly experienced Oracle Database Developer with hands-on expertise in Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExaCC) and deep knowledge of Oracle 19c internals. This is a senior-level role for someone who goes beyond conventional database development — an expert who understands the engine under the hood and can design, optimize, and troubleshoot with precision.\\n Key Responsibilities\\nDesign and optimize high-performance Oracle database solutions, with specific focus on ExaCC environments.\\nTroubleshoot complex performance issues using internal diagnostics (e.g., ASH, AWR) rather than canned tools.\\nCollaborate with architects and data modelers to refine and challenge schema designs.\\nBuild reusable components and streamline legacy database code.\\nWork closely with DevOps teams using OpenShift, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).\\nContribute to systems design with a strong emphasis on observability and supportability.Key Skills & Experience\\n10+ years of Oracle database development with at least 2 years in ExaCC and Oracle 19c.\\nExpertise in SQL, PL/SQL, and advanced performance tuning (e.g., bind variable peeking, cursor sharing, hard parsing).\\nIn-depth understanding of Oracle internals, including wait events, cardinality feedback, and histograms.\\nExperience with both OLTP and Data Warehouse tuning approaches.\\nFamiliar with containerized deployments and CI/CD best practices.\\nComfortable presenting complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.\\nMust have proven experience in Credit Risk – Stress TestingNice to Have\\nExperience with Liquibase/Flyway, monitoring tools (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).\\nExposure to cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS).\\nFamiliarity with data warehousing patterns (e.g., SCDs, fact tables, junk dimensions).Benefits include:\\n\\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays\\npension\\nDeath in service (4x salary)\\nDental\\nPrivate medical\\nflexible working policy – 2 days on site