How to hire an oracle developer

How to hire an oracle developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step oracle developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an oracle developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new oracle developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an oracle developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An oracle developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, oracle developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents oracle developer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Oracle Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Oracle Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$35-62
   Business Intelligence Developer	A business intelligence developer is primarily responsible for organizing and developing systems that will inform the company of essential data and solutions as a basis for decision-making. They are also responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and other high-ranking personnel to determine specific goals, develop models, conduct research and analysis, and gather data through various processes, ensuring accuracy and productivity... Show more	$33-58
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • BI
   • Apex
   • Debugging
   • Lifecycle Management
   • PL/SQL
   • Unix
   • PET
   • Database Objects
   • SQL Navigator
   • Oracle Ebs
   • XML
   • Toad
   • HTML

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Involve in creating and managing tables, indexes, db links and privileges.
   • Lead implementation of business applications, using SDLC methodology.
   • Coordinate with the team of java developers to accomplish complex financial calculations.
   • Maintain databases on Linux servers.
   • Perform regression testing by following standard test plans.
   • Deploy and test customize ERP system for customers.

   More oracle developer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your oracle developer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An oracle developer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, oracle developers' average salary in kansas is 31% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level oracle developers earn 43% less than senior-level oracle developers.
   • Certifications. An oracle developer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an oracle developer's salary.

   Average oracle developer salary

   $98,645yearly

   $47.43 hourly rate

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   Entry-level oracle developer salary

   $74,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average oracle developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$124,286	$60
   2	Washington	$115,026	$55
   3	District of Columbia	$99,117	$48
   4	New York	$98,533	$47
   5	Maryland	$97,300	$47
   6	Delaware	$96,897	$47
   7	North Carolina	$96,840	$47
   8	Minnesota	$96,310	$46
   9	Massachusetts	$95,602	$46
   10	New Jersey	$94,955	$46
   11	Pennsylvania	$94,689	$46
   12	Arizona	$93,042	$45
   13	Texas	$92,684	$45
   14	Florida	$92,428	$44
   15	Ohio	$91,782	$44
   16	Virginia	$89,905	$43
   17	Illinois	$89,161	$43
   18	Colorado	$87,225	$42
   19	Georgia	$87,217	$42
   20	Indiana	$86,052	$41

   Average oracle developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$148,886	$71.58	6
   2	Dropbox	$137,307	$66.01	1
   3	Square	$130,558	$62.77
   4	F5	$129,682	$62.35	1
   5	Infoblox	$127,770	$61.43
   6	Barclays	$127,237	$61.17	2
   7	Open Systems Technologies	$126,105	$60.63	5
   8	American Red Cross	$126,092	$60.62	12
   9	Cheniere Energy	$126,050	$60.60
   10	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$126,002	$60.58	26
   11	JCPenney	$125,789	$60.48
   12	Zions Bank	$125,097	$60.14	3
   13	Addison Group	$123,964	$59.60	13
   14	AMC Networks	$123,784	$59.51
   15	American Institute	$123,540	$59.39
   16	Burlington	$123,339	$59.30
   17	AbbVie	$122,975	$59.12	7
   18	EWM Realty International	$122,850	$59.06
   19	Jupiter Group Inc	$122,493	$58.89	1
   20	Hitachi U.S.A.	$122,293	$58.79	2

4. Writing an oracle developer job description

   An oracle developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an oracle developer job description:

   Oracle developer job description example

   Our Client is looking for an Oracle Developer to join their team in Downtown Houston! This is a multiyear contract. We are looking for someone that wants to grow within the organization! Must be willing to come onsite 3 times per week.
   
   Qualifications

   • Minimum of 8 yrs and maximum of 15 yrs of working experience in total

   • Strong SQL and PL/SQL Tuning skills

   • Strong SQL and PL/SQL Development skills

   • Proficient in database development utilizing partitions, DBMS jobs, packages, procedures, function and Oracle user defined types

   • Proficient in working with UI teams/applications and using cursors, XML, JSON etc

   • Strong experience in developing end to end jobs as part of ETL

   • Data analysis skills to debug, trace and fix performance problems

   • 2+ yrs of experience with Python, exposure to DB connect libs and others like requests, JSON, pandas etc

   • Willing to work from Houston Office
   

   Preferred qualifications:

   • Familiarity with Oracle Exadata

   • Familiarity with MemSQL, No-SQL DBS and Big data technologies is a big plus.

   • Bachelors degree in business management information systems or computer science

   • Good written and oral communication skills.

   
   
   About Infinity Consulting Solutions
   
   At Infinity Consulting Solutions our mission is to cultivate successful long term relationships with candidates and clients matching the right candidate with the right client. We believe technology cannot replace the real personal relationships we cultivate. We reject the notion that technology alone is the answer to staffing which is why we our successful partnerships rely on collaboration NOT automation. ICS has been providing flexible staffing solutions for over 20 years in Information Technology, Compliance, Accounting / Finance and Corporate Support. Our staffing solutions include Contract, Temp to Perm and Permanent Placement.
   
   ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
   

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5. Post your job

   To find oracle developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any oracle developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level oracle developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your oracle developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality oracle developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit oracle developers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an oracle developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new oracle developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the oracle developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new oracle developer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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