Oracle APEX & PL/SQL Developer

• Job Title : Oracle APEX & Forms Developer
• Client: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
• Requisition:814659
• Work: Remote – Candidate must reside within a 2-hour radius of Harrisburg, Pennsylvani
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  Rate: $60/hr
  Visa Requirements: H-1B, Green Card (GC), or U.S. Citizen
  

Position Overview

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an experienced Oracle APEX & Forms Developer to support the modernization of legacy Oracle Forms applications and their migration to Oracle APEX using Oracle Database 19c.
The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing existing applications, developing modern Oracle APEX solutions, optimizing PL/SQL code, and ensuring application security, performance, and maintainability. The role requires strong Oracle database development expertise, experience with legacy application modernization, and the ability to work collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing Oracle Forms applications, including architecture, database structures, business logic, and integrations.
• Migrate and modernize legacy Oracle Forms applications to Oracle APEX.
• Design, develop, and maintain Oracle APEX applications and user interfaces.
• Develop and optimize PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, and complex SQL queries.
• Work with Oracle Database 19c to support application development, enhancements, and maintenance.
• Perform data analysis, data extraction, and scripting to support reporting and business requirements.
• Implement application security, user roles, and authorization mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot application issues and perform SQL debugging, testing, and performance tuning.
• Integrate web services and support system interfaces.
• Review existing technical documentation and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Prepare technical, functional, and system documentation.
• Support production releases, deployments, and release management activities.
• Generate reports and provide regular status updates to management and technical stakeholders.
• Provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance to Commonwealth IT staff and other developers.
• Collaborate with technical leads and project teams to establish UI/UX standards and development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in Oracle PL/SQL development.
• 5–7 years of experience developing applications using Oracle APEX.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, preferably Oracle Database 19c.
• Experience developing and maintaining stored procedures, functions, packages, and complex SQL queries.
• Proficiency with Oracle SQL Developer and/or TOAD.
• Understanding of database design and data modeling principles.
• Experience integrating web services and working with application interfaces.
• Experience with SQL query optimization, debugging, performance tuning, and testing.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL Server database environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing or migrating legacy Oracle Forms applications to Oracle APEX.
• Familiarity with Oracle Database 19c features and capabilities.
• Exposure to XML, HTML, Java, PL/SQL APIs, web services, and SOA architecture.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience supporting regulatory, environmental, or other mission-critical applications.
• Previous experience working with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or environmental systems.
• Experience with technical documentation, release management, and knowledge transfer.

Important Requirements

• This is a remote position; candidates must reside within a 2-hour radius of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• The standard workweek is 37.5 hours.
• Additional hours are not permitted without prior approval from the Chief Information Officer.
• Candidates must have an eligible visa status: H-1B, Green Card, or U.S. Citizenship.