Our Media & Entertainment client is actively seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Database (Oracle PL/SQL) to join the team on a contract basis. (approx. 12 months)
Candidates must be able to work on a W2 basis only.
Role is remote. Candidates residing on the West Coast and those easily able to work Pacific time zone is highly preferred.
This role focuses on building scalable backend systems that improve operational efficiency, reporting, and business insights across multiple studios and platforms.
You will serve as a senior individual contributor, partnering closely with engineers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality database and reporting solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate complex business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures, packages, and database objects.
- Design and build reports using Jasper Reports or similar reporting tools.
- Develop and support system interfaces and data conversion processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and data-related issues.
- Optimize database performance through tuning and best practices.
- Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to development standards.
- Collaborate with engineers and business analysts to integrate system components.
- Participate in technical and functional discussions for ongoing initiatives.
- Build strong understanding of television production workflows and data models.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Expert-level backend development using Oracle PL/SQL.
- Strong experience with Jasper Reports or similar reporting tools.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.