Developer/ Oracle Database Administrator at The Oakleaf Group
The Oakleaf Group · Remote, United States Of America · Remote
- Professional
The Oakleaf Group is a mortgage and financial services consulting firm with expertise in risk management and financial modeling for the mortgage and banking industries. Our clients are banks and non-bank mortgage firms, government agencies, law firms, insurance companies, institutional asset managers, and hedge funds.
We differentiate ourselves through our approach to the relationships with our clients. We begin with the belief that each client relationship will be ongoing, spanning multiple projects/engagements. We invest in communication and research to ensure that we fully understand the drivers of every client’s short- and long-term success. We align our goals with those of our clients, and we continuously monitor and adjust to ensure that the relationship stays strong.
The Oakleaf Group is seeking a Developer / Oracle Database Administrator to support a large financial services client. This role combines hands-on database development with enterprise-grade Oracle administration, ensuring reliable performance, scalability, and seamless data integration across business and infrastructure teams.
As part of a collaborative technology environment, you’ll design and optimize data architectures, support application development efforts, and manage mission-critical Oracle database systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in database engineering, SQL optimization, and automation, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and improve system efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Design & Development: Design, build, and maintain databases for multiple business units; develop database models, data dictionaries, and data flow documentation.
- Database Administration: Manage Oracle environments, including capacity planning, performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, and production issue resolution.
- Application Development Support: Partner with software development teams to optimize database integration and provide guidance on schema design and data access.
- ETL & SQL Development: Build and optimize ETL pipelines and SQL scripts to support analytics, reporting, and operational workflows.
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues; perform root cause analysis and recommend long-term improvements.
- Tool & Automation Utilization: Use enterprise tools and utilities for monitoring, automation, and performance optimization; train others on best practices when applicable.
- Maintenance & Upgrades: Execute regular maintenance, upgrades, and migrations across Oracle versions (11g, 12c, or newer) to ensure stability and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Database Developer and/or Oracle DBA.
- Strong proficiency in Oracle database technologies, SQL, and PL/SQL.
- Experience with performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
- Familiarity with ETL processes, data modeling, and data analytics tools.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and scripting languages such as Python or Shell.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience in financial services or similarly data-driven environments preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
The Oakleaf Group offers a competitive compensation based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Oakleaf offers healthcare benefits to include health, dental, and vision plans as well as other benefits in accordance with applicable Federal or State law.
