DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Oracle Developer with a strong background in the payments, financial services, or banking domain to join our team in Stellenbosch. This is a contract-to-perm opportunity ideal for someone who brings deep technical expertise, solid analytical skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach.
The role sits within our Payment Services division, where we are embarking on a long-term transformation journey to modernize our platforms and services, including a migration towards Java microservices on AWS.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain PL/SQL packages, procedures, triggers, and functions in a high-volume transaction environment.
Work closely with business analysts and QA teams to understand business requirements and deliver robust Oracle-based solutions.
Support, troubleshoot, and optimize existing Oracle applications.
Contribute to the design of database schemas and performance-tuning activities.
Collaborate with the wider team as we gradually migrate services to Java microservices in AWS.
Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and team planning sessions.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of hands-on Oracle PL/SQL development experience.
Strong experience in the payments, banking, or financial services domain this is non-negotiable.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a logical and analytical mindset.
Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with large volumes of transactional data.
Proven ability to work effectively within a team and with cross-functional stakeholders.
Solid understanding of relational database principles and performance optimization techniques.
Preferred/Beneficial Skills
Exposure to Java and/or involvement in Java-based system development.
Experience working in AWS environments or on cloud-based database solutions.
Understanding of or experience with microservices architecture.
Previous experience in system migrations or re-platforming initiatives.
Soft Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High level of accountability and ownership.
Collaborative, with a strong sense of initiative.
Able to work independently and prioritize across multiple tasks and timelines.
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