Senior Software Engineer (Oracle PL/SQL)

About the Position

We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 global investment bank to hire an experienced Software Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity within a critical Finance Technology team. This role sits within the bank's Enterprise Finance Technology division, supporting a flagship finance and sub-ledger platform responsible for processing millions of daily transactions across debt, credit derivatives, and cash products. You'll join a highly collaborative engineering team focused on enhancing platform capabilities, driving operational excellence, and delivering strategic technology solutions that support global finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Oracle PL/SQL developer with an interest in large-scale financial systems, data processing, and enterprise architecture within a complex banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enhancements to existing platform functionality.
• Contribute to architectural improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production and application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Finance Technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to define, develop, and sign off user stories.
• Participate in application design, code reviews, and best practice initiatives.
• Support regression test automation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams and global locations.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Oracle Database (10g, 11g, 12c, or 19c).
• Advanced PL/SQL development skills, including procedures, functions, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience in SQL performance tuning and query optimization.
• Strong object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
• Understanding of design patterns and enterprise application architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working within global or distributed development teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to share ideas and contribute to team best practices.

Nice to Have

• Commercial Python development experience.
• UNIX/Linux environments.
• C#/.NET development experience.
• Experience building desktop or Windows-based applications.
• Git and Bitbucket version control.
• Quartz scheduling framework experience.
• Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Automated testing tools and frameworks.
• SQL Server knowledge.
• Previous investment banking or capital markets experience.
• Understanding of finance, accounting processes, general ledger structures, and financial reporting workflows.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile finance technology platform within a leading global bank.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

About the Company

Our client is a leading global investment bank with a strong focus on innovation and excellence in finance technology. They are committed to providing top-tier financial services and are looking for dedicated professionals to join their team.

Location

• City: Dublin
• Country: Ireland
• Work Location Type: Hybrid

If you're an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Engineer looking to work on a high-profile finance technology platform within a leading global bank, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!