Oracle PL/SQL Database Engineer

What you'll be doing…

The Oracle Database Engineer will develop the Marketforce Oracle applications and be an important part of a team already dedicated to these systems. You will have the expertise to resolve complex bugs and improve code quality and structure through ongoing enhancements to the existing codebase.

Reporting to the Database Team Lead you will work within Future's, Marketforce team that focuses on Circulation Newsstand in the UK and globally. With more than 30 years of experience, Marketforce leads the way in magazine distribution, global sales, and marketing for multiple publishing partners which includes the Future portfolio. It is the #1 magazine distributor distributing over 200 million copies worldwide annually. 

The Marketforce applications are custom and purpose-built, using both waterfall and agile methodologies, on the foundations of Oracle (19c)/ ORACLE Forms (64bit) 12.2.1.3.0, WebLogic 12.2.1.3.0, and  Microsoft .NET technologies.

Responsibilities

• To support core applications and BAU activities,  provide user acceptance testing, and deliver the programme and project roadmap set out for the in-house applications using ORACLE applications
• Investigate potential software bugs which includes troubleshooting existing code and identifying/implementing solutions 
• Front-facing in communication and working with partners, to manage expectations and progress of tasks 

• Ensure that code is written to efficiently manipulate large datasets and perform performance investigation and improvement work
• Develop data migration scripts while moving data across databases, from flat files and Excel to tables.
• Work and align with Software Engineers within the team to deliver the developments across multiple applications 

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve…

• Technical experience writing production code for Oracle applications
• Expertise in Oracle databases (PL/SQL and SQL Plus)
• Code management using GitLab, TOAD
• Experience in debugging and performance tuning PL/SQL code 
• Experience with ETL processing, data extraction, transform, and load 
• Linux skills desirable
• Proven experience producing high-level design documents 

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £33,000 - £50,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Technology 6

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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