Senior Oracle APEX Software Engineer (SC Cleared)
Bristol, Leicester, or Plymouth (2 days per week onsite)
425 - 525 per day (Inside IR35)
6-month contract
Must hold live & transferrable SC clearance (used within the last 12 months)
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Senior Oracle APEX Software Engineer to play a key role in supporting critical engineering and digital programmes for the UK's naval fleet. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills on projects that directly contribute to national security and the safety of those at sea.
The Role
As part of the Digital Solutions Team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications that underpin through-life engineering support for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You'll take a lead role in requirement analysis, solution design, and efficient software delivery, ensuring quality, performance, and innovation remain at the forefront.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead requirements analysis and technical design of large and complex programmes.
- Develop efficient and reusable solutions using Oracle APEX.
- Write and optimise complex PL/SQL code for validation and data processing.
- Apply technical expertise to evaluate solutions and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, DBAs, and infrastructure teams.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, reviews, workshops) and demonstrate development progress.
- Share knowledge with peers and mentor junior developers where required.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Strong expertise in Oracle APEX web application development.
- Proven experience with complex PL/SQL coding.
- Solid understanding of JavaScript within APEX applications.
- A disciplined approach to configuration control and development best practice.
- Experience working in Agile environments with tools such as Azure DevOps and Scrum.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to contribute to mission-critical defence projects while working in a supportive team environment. You'll be involved in projects that are both technically challenging and genuinely meaningful - supporting the safety and operational readiness of the UK naval fleet.
If you're an experienced APEX Developer with the right clearance and a background in complex, secure environments, we'd love to hear from you.
