Database Developer (PL/SQL)

At Meridian, our engineers build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that support critical business operations. We’re looking for a Software Engineer II to own impactful projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate in a modern Agile environment.

This is a mid-level role with a strong focus on backend database development, where approximately 70–90% of the work centers on PL/SQL and relational data systems. You’ll design, build, and optimize data-driven solutions while occasionally contributing to broader application development. Ideal for someone who can work independently, think critically, and continue growing their technical depth within a collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

Database Development & Core Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain database-driven solutions, with a strong focus on PL/SQL (or similar SQL-based development)


• Write and optimize stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex queries


• Analyze and improve database performance, data integrity, and query efficiency


• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including deep analysis of data and system behavior


• Analyze application databases and data flows independently or collaboratively

Application Development

• Contribute to n-tier applications using technologies such as C#, .NET Core, and Angular/AngularJS (as needed)


• Build and support integrations using RESTful or SOAP APIs


• Work across Windows and Linux environments

Software Development Lifecycle

• Participate across the full SDLC - planning, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with best practices


• Implement and advocate for quality practices (unit, integration, and automated testing)


• Modify applications and database logic to fix defects, improve performance, or adapt to new technologies

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven technical solutions


• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives


• Track work in Jira and maintain documentation in Confluence


• Provide clear status updates and contribute to predictable, high-quality delivery

Continuous Improvement & Ownership

• Identify and help reduce technical debt, particularly within database and data workflows


• Evaluate performance tradeoffs between different technical approaches
  
  • Support and mentor junior developers as needed
  
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on database development

• Advanced experience with PL/SQL or similar SQL-based development (Oracle preferred)
  
   – Writing stored procedures, functions, and triggers
  
   – Building complex queries from scratch
  
   – Strong understanding of relational database design and performance tuning


• Exposure to C#, .NET Core, Angular/AngularJS


• Familiarity with RESTful or SOAP APIs


• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments


• Version control experience (Git or similar)


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to debug, analyze, and resolve development and production issues independently


• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and maintainability


• Comfortable working with minimal direction


• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Effective time management and ability to balance competing priorities


• Continuous learning mindset

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus, Not Required):

• SAFe Agile experience


• Cloud platform experience