Oracle Developer at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

The SQL Developer will be a part of a dynamic and diverse Database Operation Team. The primary functions of this role include assisting in data modeling activities, SQL performance tuning, and the implementation robust, scalable and optimal SQL coding practices according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, while ensuring compliance with the architectural standards and guidelines laid out by Vitality Group

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Provide expertise in SQL coding standards and best practices of DB structures and optimization.
• Consolidate and optimize client reports for performance and re-usability.
• Monitor database query performance and tune reoccurring unoptimized queries.
• Work as a team member with DBAs to ensure database availability, data integrity and industry reporting standards.
• Develop high quality stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views according to the high standards expected of this developer position.
• Identify and resolve database design issues using data modelling best practices.

Personal Attributes and Skills

Behavioural Characteristics

• Work independently
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Results oriented
• Able to resolve conflict
• Creative and innovative
• Self-driven
• Values Driven
• Optimistic
• Learns on the Fly
• Resilient
• Instils Trust
• Problem solving and analytical skills

Technical Competencies

• Data Modelling specifically related to OLTP
• PLSQL
• SQL
• Dynamic SQL
• SQL and PLSQL performance tuning
• Report writing
• Database structures and standards

Education and Experience

• BSc Computer Science or equivalent IT qualification
• PL/SQL or SQL Certification

Required:

• At least 4 years’ extensive hands-on SQL & database development experience on Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Strong SQL programming and debugging skills.
• Source code version control tools example, Gerrit, GIT
• Experience with database development tools and technologies.
• Linux/Unix shell scripting experience.
• Query optimization and performance tuning experience, including execution plan analysis.
• Solid understanding of relation database systems including the use of tables, indexes, trigger, stored procedures and functions.

Knowledge:

• RDBMS database architecture
• Data modelling and design of database structures
• Data analysis and processing  
• Versioning and source control standards
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) and RDS offering