Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level business systems using Oracle technologies. Responsibilities include optimizing backend database architectures, managing WebLogic server environments, and performing application performance tuning.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 8 years of professional experience with Oracle Developer suites. Proficiency in PL/SQL, Oracle Forms/Reports, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are required.

Skills

• Oracle Forms
• Oracle Reports
• PL/SQL
• Oracle WebLogic Server
• Database Performance Tuning
• SQL
• Linux
• Unix
• Bash Scripting
• Git
• SVN
• SDLC
• Oracle APEX
• Application Migration
• Database Architecture

About this role

SAIC is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Engineer/Oracle Application
Developer to design, develop, maintain, and modernize our enterprise-level
business systems. In this role, you will be the core technical owner of our
Oracle legacy and modern cloud environments. You will design interactive user
interfaces with Oracle Forms, build comprehensive operational documentation with
Oracle Reports, and optimize enterprise application deployments on Oracle
WebLogic Server. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in advanced
backend PL/SQL development, performance tuning, and application migration
pipelines.
 

Responsibilities

* Application Development: Design, test, and implement robust, user-friendly
client-server applications using Oracle Forms (19c) and high-performance
business layouts using Oracle Reports.
* Backend Engineering: Write, optimize, and maintain complex backend database
architectures including PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, functions, custom
schemas, and database triggers.
* WebLogic Administration & Tuning: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Oracle
WebLogic Server environments hosting the Forms and Reports services.
* Performance Optimization: Conduct extensive application database performance
tuning, refactoring slow queries, optimizing execution paths, and
restructuring large indexes/data loads.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Expertise

* Oracle Forms & Reports: Extensive hands-on experience building, modifying,
and debugging complex screens, master-detail blocks, and high-volume data
reports.
* Advanced SQL & PL/SQL: Deep knowledge of bulk collections, analytical
functions, error-handling frameworks, and secure relational database design.
* Oracle Middleware: Strong familiarity with Oracle WebLogic Server
Administration, deployment architectures, and environment configuration
profiles.
* Database Utilities: Mastery of management tools such as Oracle SQL Developer,
TOAD, and SQL*Loader.
* Operating Systems: Experience with Bash/shell scripting, cron jobs,
configuration management, system logs, and deployments in Linux/Unix
environments.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely
related technical field.
* 8 years of direct professional software engineering experience centered on
Oracle Developer suites and database architecture.
* Demonstrated experience navigating code version control systems (e.g., Git,
SVN) and managing enterprise software development lifecycles (SDLC).

Soft Skills

* Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate efficiently
with cross-functional business analyst teams and end-users.

Preferred Qualifications

* Active professional certifications in Oracle Database SQL, PL/SQL Developer,
or WebLogic Server Administration.
* Experience modernizing legacy systems into low-code platforms like Oracle
APEX (Application Express).

Clearance Requirement

* US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
clearance.
 

SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier mission integrator focused on
advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.
Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and
civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise
IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging
technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that
modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and
inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered
in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For
more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news,
please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

About SAIC

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Reston, VA · founded 1969