Senior Oracle Data & Systems Engineer

Skillsource is recruiting a Senior Oracle Data & Systems Engineer on behalf of a client requiring predominantly on-site delivery in Cork. The role involves supporting and enhancing a large-scale, mission-critical data platform focused on livestock and genetic evaluation systems.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong autonomy, where the successful candidate will act as the primary technical resource responsible for database development, system integration, batch processing, and production support within a complex enterprise data environment.Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain Oracle 19c database systems and associated architecture

Develop and optimise PL/SQL processes for high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and reporting

Support and enhance livestock and genetic evaluation data processing systems

Deliver database development activities (approx. 40% of workload)

Design and support system integrations across multiple platforms and data sources

Develop and maintain batch processing and reporting workflows (e.g. Streamserve or equivalent)

Provide production system support (approx. 20% of workload), including troubleshooting and performance optimisation

Participate in on-call and out-of-hours support as required

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver enhancements and system improvements

Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge transfer activities

Technical Skills (Mandatory):

Oracle 19c database development and administration (strong proficiency)

Advanced PL/SQL development experience

Experience working with large-scale, high-volume data systems

Data modelling, performance tuning, and optimisation

Experience with XML and structured data exchange formats

Integration experience across enterprise systems

Exposure to batch processing and reporting systems

Experience supporting live production systems in a high-availability environment

Domain Experience (Essential):

Demonstrated experience working with livestock, agricultural, genetic evaluation systems, or similar domain-specific data environments

Ability to operate independently within a specialised, data-driven domain

Additional Requirements:

Availability to work on-site in Cork for the majority of the engagement

Flexibility to support out-of-hours and on-call requirements

Strong problem-solving and analytical capability

Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of technical delivery

Experience Profile:

8–15+ years’ experience in enterprise data systems

Proven experience delivering in complex, data-intensive environments

Strong background in database-led system development and production support

Pay: €600.00-€625.00 per day

Work Location: In person