What Is an Entry Level Oracle PL SQL Developer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

As an entry-level Oracle PL/SQL developer, your duties involve the design and development of software and applications for use within the Oracle database environment. In this entry-level position, you work as part of a team to create tools and systems that can assist companies and clients with specific processes. As an Oracle PL/SQL developer, you also perform maintenance on existing systems, test new applications, and perform analysis to find areas for improvement. Your responsibilities may also include configuring software and applications and helping a company implement changes to its database operations.

The qualifications needed to become an entry-level Oracle PL/SQL developer include a computer-related degree or equivalent experience, professional certification, and knowledge of the coding languages (such as SQL) necessary to handle your programming responsibilities in the Oracle PL/SQL environment. Employers prefer applicants with at least bachelor’s degrees in information systems, IT, computer science, programming, or a related field. You can highlight your skills by becoming an Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate or an Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional. Training and exams for these accreditations are available through Oracle.