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Oracle  Database Developer - Chicago, IL

  • Hybrid
    • Chicago, IL, Illinois, United States
  • $60 - $65 per hour

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration: 12-month Contract (High possibility of extension)
Employment Type: W2 only
Visa Requirement: 12+ months of valid work authorization required
Preferred Candidate Base: Local to Chicago, IL or nearby locations

Job Description:

The Oracle Database Developer will be responsible for delivering robust and efficient database solutions to meet complex business goals. This includes development, testing, and integration of database components with a focus on performance and compliance. The role also includes responsibilities around ETL development, code deployment, and leading smaller initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in database development using Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, or similar platforms.

  • 5+ years of Oracle development with strong expertise in stored procedures.

  • Advanced SQL skills with in-depth experience using Oracle Exadata.

  • 4+ years of Shell Scripting experience.

  • Hands-on experience with Autosys or similar job scheduling tools.

  • Familiarity with Bitbucket and XL-Deploy for code versioning and deployment.

  • Experience working in Agile teams, preferably with SAFe Agile methodologies.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with product owners and cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to work independently, including taking ownership of release management responsibilities.

  • Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain database and ETL processes ensuring smooth data flow for analytics and operations.

  • Design and develop data warehouses, complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and ETL jobs.

  • Ensure software solutions meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.

  • Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and implement data-driven solutions.

  • Participate in story refinement, requirement estimation, and Agile ceremonies.

  • Contribute to unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing pipelines.

  • Participate in spikes or proof-of-concepts to explore new technologies or mitigate risks.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

  • Proficiency in database normalization techniques.

  • Leadership or mentorship experience in team settings is a plus.

Job requirements

  • Expert-level RedHat Linux Administration

  • Bash & Python scripting

  • Server hardware performance testing

  • Strong knowledge of XML, JSON, and OEM APIs

  • Experience with Bare Metal Provisioning

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Familiarity with GPUs in data center environments

  • VMware, vSphere, ESXi, VCF, vRealize

  • Hyper-V, KVM, KubeVirt, Nutanix, NSX-T

  • Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s) and container networking

  • Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Express

  • Experience with S3 storage protocols

  • Experience migrating from OpenStack to other VM platforms

Additional Information:

  • No C2C or 1099 – W2 only

  • Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area

  • Immediate start preferred

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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