Senior Software Engineer

SAICDistrict of Columbia, United StatesRemoteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 31 minutes ago

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About this role

SAIC is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Engineer/Oracle Application Developer to design, develop, maintain, and modernize our enterprise-level business systems. In this role, you will be the core technical owner of our Oracle legacy and modern cloud environments. You will design interactive user interfaces with Oracle Forms, build comprehensive operational documentation with Oracle Reports, and optimize enterprise application deployments on Oracle WebLogic Server. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in advanced backend PL/SQL development, performance tuning, and application migration pipelines.

Responsibilities

- Application Development: Design, test, and implement robust, user-friendly client-server applications using Oracle Forms (19c) and high-performance business layouts using Oracle Reports.
- Backend Engineering: Write, optimize, and maintain complex backend database architectures including PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, functions, custom schemas, and database triggers.
- WebLogic Administration & Tuning: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Oracle WebLogic Server environments hosting the Forms and Reports services.
- Performance Optimization: Conduct extensive application database performance tuning, refactoring slow queries, optimizing execution paths, and restructuring large indexes/data loads.

Technical Expertise

- Oracle Forms & Reports: Extensive hands-on experience building, modifying, and debugging complex screens, master-detail blocks, and high-volume data reports.
- Advanced SQL & PL/SQL: Deep knowledge of bulk collections, analytical functions, error-handling frameworks, and secure relational database design.
- Oracle Middleware: Strong familiarity with Oracle WebLogic Server Administration, deployment architectures, and environment configuration profiles.
- Database Utilities: Mastery of management tools such as Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, and SQL*Loader.
- Operating Systems: Experience with Bash/shell scripting, cron jobs, configuration management, system logs, and deployments in Linux/Unix environments.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
- 8 years of direct professional software engineering experience centered on Oracle Developer suites and database architecture.
- Demonstrated experience navigating code version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and managing enterprise software development lifecycles (SDLC).

Soft Skills

- Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate efficiently with cross-functional business analyst teams and end-users.

Preferred Qualifications

- Active professional certifications in Oracle Database SQL, PL/SQL Developer, or WebLogic Server Administration.
- Experience modernizing legacy systems into low-code platforms like Oracle APEX (Application Express).

Clearance Requirement

- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.