Oracle Database Developer II (PL/SQL)

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LocationIreland, Dublin
CategorySoftware Engineering
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Posted2026-09-15
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Description

Database Developer II - Office Hybrid - Dublin

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As an Oracle Database Developer II at ICON, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Oracle database solutions that support critical business processes, reporting, and data integration across clinical research programmes. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Oracle database development, for this opportunity you will hold extensive experience with creation & using of table creation, procedures, functions, views, materialized views, etc. Your role will involve delivering software development and engineering work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements, ensuring compatibility and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implementing data models, schemas, and structures to optimize data storage, retrieval, and reporting processes.
  • Performing code SQL performance tuning and optimization to enhance system efficiency and scalability.
  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.

Your Profile

You will bring relevant software development and engineering experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Extensive SQL experience (5 to 8 years)
  • Oracle database hands-on experience: Toad, PL/SQL, Oracle SQL developer, etc.
  • Created Oracle objects, read, write, view, testing, performance tuning etc. for integrated data reporting.
  • Utilizing various data marts to bring data together for downstream systems per specifications (Power BI, Tableau, OBIEE, Client data exports).
  • Extensive experience with creation & using of table creation, procedures, functions, views, materialized views, etc.

Nice to Have

  • CA Atomic;
  • IICS/PC;
  • Shell, Python scripting;
  • Unix/Linux.

Soft Skill s

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Fluent Conversational English & written English for technical documentation
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Proactive & work independently as applicable
  • Precision and detail-oriented skills

Please note this team has colleagues in both North America and India so flexibility in working hours may be required.

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request  here .

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