Senior Database Engineer - Oracle in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Database Engineer - Oracle based in United States.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise database solutions supporting complex software products.
This role focuses on building scalable, high-performing database applications while collaborating with global engineering teams.
You will contribute to architectural decisions, performance improvements, and the continuous evolution of critical product platforms.
The position requires strong technical expertise in Oracle database development, software engineering practices, and healthcare data environments.
You will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions.
This is an opportunity to influence technology direction while helping drive innovation within a collaborative remote environment.

The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining database-driven applications while contributing to technical excellence across engineering teams. The role requires strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and ownership of software quality, performance, and scalability.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from product vision and architecture design through implementation and deployment.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Oracle database applications and reusable software components.
• Create innovative technical solutions to address complex business challenges and improve product capabilities.
• Collaborate with globally distributed software engineers, DevOps teams, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and architectural approaches to support future product roadmap requirements.
• Partner with infrastructure teams to align application architecture with operational and scalability needs.
• Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability and stability.
• Support continuous integration and delivery processes, including CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance scalability, security, performance, and serviceability across applications.
• Contribute to Agile development practices, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in enterprise database engineering, strong Oracle expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams. A background in healthcare data environments and modern software development practices is highly valued.

• 10+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise software solutions using Oracle databases.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience working with healthcare data and healthcare domain concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle database development, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with advanced Oracle capabilities such as BULK COLLECTION.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, development standards, and enterprise application design.
• Experience with software development tools such as JIRA and GIT.
• Familiarity with CI/CD technologies and tools such as Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, or Cruise Control.
• Understanding of Agile Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Experience with functional programming concepts is a plus.

• Competitive base salary range of $125,000 - $155,000 per year, with eligibility for discretionary bonus consideration.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan to support long-term financial goals.
• Paid family leave and paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off ranging from 17 to 27 days annually depending on level and tenure.
• Fully remote work environment with virtual interview and collaboration processes.
• Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare technology solutions.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, professional growth, and technical excellence.
• Supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and career development.