Database Developer

BHJOB46386_22275
  • Daily Rate
  • Dublin
  • Contract

We are seeking an experienced Database Source Code Management SME to join our client’s Enterprise Integration, Automation & Delivery team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database code management solutions across a complex enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience managing database DDL/DML changes, integrating with version control systems, and enabling automated delivery pipelines in multi-stream, regulated development environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement database source code repositories, enabling effective DDL/DML code management across Oracle and/or SQL Server.
  • Integrate database code management with Git-based source control systems (preferably Bitbucket).
  • Define and implement branching strategies that support parallel development streams.
  • Enable automated database change delivery pipelines, in collaboration with our client’s CI/CD and DevOps teams.
  • Establish code standards, frameworks, and governance controls across multiple repositories.
  • Collaborate with our client’s development, database, and automation teams to ensure scalable and compliant implementations.
  • Ensure change tracking, traceability, and audit-readiness across environments (Dev to Prod).
  • Provide thought leadership on best practices for enterprise-level source code management for databases.

Core Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing database source code at an enterprise level.
  • Strong development and/or DBA background in Oracle and/or SQL Server.
  • Proficient in PL/SQL development or management.
  • Proven experience using database change tools such as TOADRedgateFlywayLiquibase, or equivalents.
  • Deep knowledge of Git and related platforms (e.g., Bitbucket).
  • Experience designing and managing branching strategies in a multi-repository setup.
  • Experience working in a DevOps or CI/CD environment.

Desirable Skills

  • Automation experience with Bitbucket Pipelines or scripting tools like Ansible.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools including JIRABitbucketConfluence.
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux and Windows Server environments.
  • Additional database exposure (e.g., PostgreSQLMongoDB).
  • Experience with data masking or data governance tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a self-driven and solution-oriented database professional with a passion for structured change control and scalable database operations. You have demonstrable experience delivering robust, automated, and traceable solutions for managing enterprise database development and deployment. You can work independently and are comfortable communicating technical solutions across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Megan Fitzsimons Technical Resourcer

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