Senior Oracle Apex Developer
Job Description
The Eaton Steel Bar Company seeks a Senior Oracle APEX Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise-grade web applications built on Oracle APEX. This onsite role in Oak Park, Michigan, collaborates closely with IT leadership and cross-functional teams, while mentoring junior developers and pushing performance, security, and innovation across on‑premise and cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the architecture and delivery of complex Oracle APEX solutions with a focus on scalability and performance.
- Manage migrations from legacy systems to Oracle APEX, refining database structures and business logic.
- Design enterprise-grade architectures across on‑premises, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and external platforms.
- Improve SQL and PL/SQL performance through indexing, query tuning, and partitioning strategies.
- Build robust authentication, authorization, and data security frameworks for APEX applications.
- Create advanced interactive dashboards, reports, and BI tools using APEX components.
- Administer APEX workspace configurations, source control, and automated deployment pipelines.
- Develop and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs to enable seamless system integrations.
- Define UI/UX best practices for APEX apps, leveraging Oracle JET, JavaScript, and CSS frameworks.
- Conduct performance testing, debugging, and SQL analysis with tools such as Explain Plan, SQL Trace, and APEX Debugging.
- Implement and sustain CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated deployment processes.
- Lead Agile development practices, including code reviews and continuous improvement cycles.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior and mid-level developers.
- Collaborate with database administrators, security teams, and cloud architects on deployment and maintenance activities.
- Stay current with the latest APEX features and Oracle Cloud advancements to drive innovation in application development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
- 7+ years of hands-on Oracle APEX development (version 24+ preferred) with enterprise-scale project delivery.
- Advanced expertise in Oracle PL/SQL, including stored procedures, triggers, and query optimization.
- Strong proficiency with JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, and Oracle JET for modern UI/UX design.
- Deep understanding of Oracle Database 19c/23c, including advanced indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning.
- Proven experience developing and integrating RESTful and SOAP web services.
- Extensive experience building and managing Oracle APEX applications in on-premise environments; OCI and APEX on Autonomous Database experience is a plus.
- Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable APEX solutions.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills for bridging technical and business teams.
Technologies
- Oracle APEX
- Oracle PL/SQL
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Oracle JET
- RESTful
- SOAP
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Oracle Autonomous Database
- Oracle Database 19c
- Oracle Database 23c
- Explain Plan
- SQL Trace
- APEX Debugging
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Job Type
- Full-time
Projected Total Compensation
USD 95,145.71 - 114,584.09 per year
Work Location
- On-site in Oak Park, Michigan