Senior Oracle APEX Architect - Full Remote - Contractor in USD
On-siteChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Architect, develop, and enhance complex, enterprise-level Oracle APEX applications while leading the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment. Design robust application architecture aligned with business needs, write high-performance SQL and PL/SQL code, and implement advanced features like Dynamic Actions and RESTful APIs. Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and guidance on security best practices, authentication, and data protection. Optimize application performance via query tuning and indexing strategies, collaborating with stakeholders and DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. Maintain detailed documentation on system architecture and troubleshooting procedures. This long-term contractor role requires Washington time, fluent English, and 5-8 years of hands-on Oracle APEX experience.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Oracle APEX development
- Bachelor or Master's degree
- +5/+8 years of hands-on experience in Oracle APEX solution architecture design
- Proven expertise in Oracle APEX development and architecture
- Expert-level proficiency in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including query tuning and optimization
- Strong knowledge of APEX Dynamic Actions, Page Processes, Custom Themes, and Oracle JET Charts
- In-depth experience of Oracle APEX Shared Components, including workflows, automations, security protocols, authentication/authorization schemes, and role-based access control
- Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and CSS for advanced UI/UX customizations
- Experience with APEX security models, authentication (OAuth, LDAP, SSO), and data encryption
- Proven ability to integrate RESTful web services, JSON, XML, and ORDS with APEX applications
- Deep understanding of Oracle database architecture, indexing strategies, and performance tuning
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and cloud deployments (Oracle Cloud, AWS, or Azure)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex applications
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Fluent in English
- Work in Washington time
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with APEX Plugin Development for extended functionality
- Prior experience leading a development team
- Knowledge of Oracle Forms and Reports migration to APEX
- Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular)
- Hands-on experience deploying APEX applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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