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Senior Oracle Database Engineer Jobs in Illinois

NOW Health Group

ORACLE DBA MANAGER

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$51.25 - $69.50/hr

SUMMARY The Oracle DBA Manager is the organization's utmost senior hands-on Oracle database ... Meet with analysts, developers, and other personnel to determine specific database needs. Translate ...

NOW HEALTH GROUP, INC.

ORACLE DBA MANAGER

Bloomingdale, IL

$51.25 - $69.50/hr

SUMMARY The Oracle DBA Manager is the organization's utmost senior hands-on Oracle database ... Meet with analysts, developers, and other personnel to determine specific database needs. Translate ...

NOW Health Group

ORACLE DBA MANAGER

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$136K - $177K/hr

SUMMARY The Oracle DBA Manager is the organization's utmost senior hands-on Oracle database ... Meet with analysts, developers, and other personnel to determine specific database needs. Translate ...

NOW HEALTH GROUP, INC.

ORACLE DBA MANAGER

Bloomingdale, IL

$51.25 - $69.50/hr

SUMMARY The Oracle DBA Manager is the organization's utmost senior hands-on Oracle database ... Meet with analysts, developers, and other personnel to determine specific database needs. Translate ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Oracle DBA

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52.25 - $71.25/hr

Oracle DBA Location - Chicago, IL Duration - 6+ Months Top Three Skills 1. Oracle 11g / 12c 2. RAC ... Computer Science, Information Services, mathematics, engineering or related field. • Strong ...

Syntricate Technologies

Oracle DB admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52.25 - $71.25/hr

The role involves performing Oracle DBA activities, DevOps support, troubleshooting, and scripting, with a focus on cloud exposure and analytical abilities. Responsibilities : • Oracle DBA ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Oracle EBS DBA

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... engineering, and cloud-aligned architecture. If you're a DBA who wants to stay relevant in today ... Lead design, build, and management of Oracle 19c and EBS 12.2.x environments * Drive automation ...

Numentica LLC

We are seeking a skilled Data Platform Engineer (Oracle EBS Application DBA) to join our team and play a key role in shaping the technical vision for our next-generation data platform. This position ...

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What is a senior Oracle Database Engineer?

A Senior Oracle Database Engineer is an IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database systems within an organization. They ensure the databases are efficient, secure, and available, handling tasks such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Senior engineers often lead database projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with other teams to ensure data integrity and optimal application performance. Their expertise is vital for organizations that rely on Oracle databases to support their critical business operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior Oracle Database Engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Oracle Database Engineer, you need deep expertise in Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and strong SQL/PLSQL skills, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager, RMAN, Data Guard, and certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are highly valued. Advanced problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff are crucial soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the reliability, security, and optimal performance of critical database systems that support business operations.

What are some common challenges senior Oracle Database Engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise databases?

Senior Oracle Database Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing performance for complex queries, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery, and managing schema changes across multiple environments. They must also stay updated with Oracle's latest features and security patches, as well as collaborate closely with application developers and system administrators to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices. Proactive monitoring, automation, and clear communication with cross-functional teams are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining robust database environments.

What is the difference between Senior Oracle Database Engineer vs Oracle Database Administrator?

AspectSenior Oracle Database EngineerOracle Database Administrator
CertificationsOracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), OCP
Work EnvironmentDesigning, developing, and optimizing database solutionsManaging, maintaining, and troubleshooting databases
ResponsibilitiesImplementing new features, performance tuning, scriptingBackup, recovery, user management, security

While both roles require Oracle certifications and involve working with Oracle databases, the Senior Oracle Database Engineer focuses on designing and optimizing database systems, whereas the Oracle Database Administrator handles daily management, security, and maintenance tasks. The engineer role is more development-oriented, while the administrator role emphasizes operational support.

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Infographic showing various Senior Oracle Database Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution.

Senior Oracle APEX Developer

Chicago, IL

Contact Government Services, LLC
Public Administration • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Contact Government Services, LLCexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Senior Oracle APEX Developer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry-Mid Level
Department: Information Technology
 
CGS is hiring a Senior Oracle APEX Developer to support a range of IT services, including software application support, enterprise infrastructure support, service desk, ITSM, deskside support, workstation engineering and maintenance, telecommunications and mobility engineering services, managed print services, Active Directory services, and video conferencing. The ideal candidate will be personable and articulate and will focus on making sure that the customer's needs are met quickly and effectively.  The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work with limited supervision.  Excellent communication skills are required to effectively interface with customers to understand requirements and mission needs, and then be able to translate them into actions.
 
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. 
 
Skills and attributes for success
-     Work at the direction of the program manager to support the full lifecycle development of custom Oracle Applications, primarily using the Oracle APEX toolset.
-     Perform advanced use of Oracle APEX 4.0 and above.
-     Perform work with Oracle Integrated Development Environments such as Quest Toad and Oracle SQL Developer.
-     Design and manipulate web content dynamically using JQuery, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
-     Create dynamic reports within the Oracle APEX environment. Provide support in the advanced use of Oracle Database products version 11 and above.
-     Provide support for Oracle database objects - tables, indexes, directories, sequences, triggers, etc.
-     Provide support with PL/SQL, Java, Windows PowerShell, and Unix shell scripting with familiarity with built-in PLSQL packages and procedures.
-     Provide support with storage, efficient retrieval, and manipulation of unstructured data (BLOBs, CLOBs, JSON, XMLType) in an Oracle environment.
-     Integrate and manage BI Publisher templates and web Services.
-     Successfully deliver enterprise-level workflow-centric applications.
-     Build logical functions and algorithms to automate business processes.
 
Qualifications
-     Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience. A High School diploma with additional years of experience and/or relevant certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
-     U.S. Citizen.
-     Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance.
-     Experience with secure network programming in an Oracle environment; use of security certificates, HTTPS callouts, etc.
-     Experience with full lifecycle development of custom Oracle Applications, including the Oracle APEX toolset.
-     Experience with the use of Oracle Integrated Development Environments such as Quest Toad and Oracle SQL Developer.
-     Experience with JQuery, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
-     Experience with PL/SQL, Java, Windows PowerShell, and Unix shell scripting with familiarity with built-in PLSQL packages and procedures.
-     Experience with storage, efficient retrieval, and manipulation of unstructured data (BLOBs, CLOBs, JSON, XMLType) in an Oracle environment.
-     Experience establishing goals and meeting project plan objectives.
-     Must be able to write and maintain system documentation on work products.
-     Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-     Agile development experience.
-     Customer interface experience.
 
Ideally, you will also have: 
-     Experience with Oracle Database products version 11 and above.
-     Experience with Oracle Forms and Reports version 10G or higher.
-     Experience with Oracle APEX 4.0 and above.
-     Experience troubleshooting operational issues.
-     Government contracting experience, particularly with the DOJ.
-     Current DOJ Clearance.

Our Commitment : 
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
-         Health, Dental, and Vision
-         Life Insurance
-         401k
-         Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
-         Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: [email protected]

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$116,480 - $149,760 a year
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