SL/SQL Developer

Job title: ORACLE PL/SQL DEVELOPER

Salary: £58,000p.a. - £68,000p.a.

Location: Horley (hybrid working)

Purpose:

Data is key in the energy industry and the Data Team’s role is to support the rapid growth of the business across both the Electricity and Gas energy industries. A vital aspect of this is the development and support of key Oracle PL/SQL-based systems for managing our data collection activities within the Electricity Market, where we are a leading Data Collector. We are looking for an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join us and get involved in both the ongoing development and maintenance of existing systems, and the development of a new Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) system that is part of the huge industry shift to a new system to support universal half-hourly data .

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain to a high standard core PL / SQL based code for Electricity Market Settlement Systems.
• Involvement in the design and development of our Advanced Data Service (ADS) data collection system as part of the wider Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) system development.
• Apply logical thinking and strong problem-solving processes to find efficient solutions for complex business challenges.
• Provide data analysis and technical support involving the Oracle backend for Operations data collection activities as required.
• Write clear documentation to accompany developments, including specifications, technical manuals, user manuals and use of task tracking systems.
• Participate in regular training/ learning activities to maintain and develop skills and knowledge.
• Adhere to all our policies, procedures and working practices.
• Ensure the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do; use work equipment provided safely and co-operate with managers to provide safe systems of work.
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience in Oracle Standard or Enterprise
• An appropriate professional qualification, degree or a minimum of 3 years practical experience of developing PL/SQL code.
• Strong experience applying design principles, best practices, and schema design to database systems such as Oracle and SQL Server (MSSQL).

Skills / Ability:

• Supportive and helpful team player with a flexible and positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strive to get things right first time.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing to a range of audiences
• Being able to diagnose and resolve a range of complex technical issues.
• Consistently professional, confident and calm even in challenging situations.
• High personal standards, organised self-discipline to prioritise, plan and organise own work, and delivering to agreed standards.
• Proactively share knowledge, skills, and experience with others across the business.