How to hire a pl/sql developer

How to hire a pl/sql developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pl/sql developer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The pl/sql developer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A pl/sql developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pl/sql 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 shows salaries for various types of pl/sql developers.

   Type of Pl/Sql Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Pl/Sql 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	$33-53
   Informatica ETL Developer	An Informatica ETL Developer is responsible for developing, enhancing, debugging, maintaining, and testing software applications that support business units of an organization. They also maintain warehouse metadata and standards for future application development.	$33-54
   Data Warehouse Developer	Data Warehouse Developers are information technology (IT) professionals assigned to manage company-related information or data. They are responsible for creating the company's data warehouse, where the company's data will be stored... Show more	$34-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PL/SQL
   • Database Objects
   • SQL Navigator
   • Toad
   • Unix
   • Pl/Sql Packages
   • Oracle Pl Sql
   • Java
   • SQL Loader
   • ETL
   • Oracle Sql
   • Oracle 11G
   • SQL Scripts
   • Oracle 10G

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate with the team of java developers to accomplish complex financial calculations.
   • Develop complex PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions for the application, according to business requirements in UNIX and windows environments.
   • Develop PL/SQL store procedures, packages, and functions for data extraction, transformation, and data loading (ETL).
   • Implement procedures to install and deploy large numbers of Linux / Unix servers.
   • Modify and develop new scripts in LINUX to provide the same functionality as that are provided in UNIX.
   • Work with the advanced features of PL/SQL like collections, nest table, ref cursors, materialize views and dynamic SQL.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pl/sql developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pl/sql developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pl/sql developers' average salary in missouri is 35% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pl/sql developers 38% less than senior-level pl/sql developers.
   • Certifications. A pl/sql developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pl/sql developer's salary.

   Average pl/sql developer salary

   $89,164yearly

   $42.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pl/sql developer salary

   $70,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average pl/sql developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$112,430	$54
   2	New Jersey	$94,013	$45
   3	Texas	$91,472	$44
   4	New York	$91,451	$44
   5	Virginia	$90,075	$43
   6	North Carolina	$89,183	$43
   7	Maryland	$88,889	$43
   8	Arizona	$88,150	$42
   9	Tennessee	$87,588	$42
   10	Massachusetts	$86,694	$42
   11	Minnesota	$85,990	$41
   12	Ohio	$85,854	$41
   13	Florida	$84,496	$41
   14	Pennsylvania	$84,436	$41
   15	Illinois	$83,182	$40
   16	Oklahoma	$81,276	$39
   17	Georgia	$81,169	$39
   18	Michigan	$80,968	$39
   19	Missouri	$73,475	$35

   Average pl/sql developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	MUFG EMEA	$124,376	$59.80
   2	LendingClub	$121,213	$58.28
   3	Ci&t	$119,209	$57.31
   4	Open Systems Technologies	$118,459	$56.95	6
   5	CyberCoders	$117,297	$56.39
   6	MoneyGram International	$116,101	$55.82
   7	Apollo Professional Solutions	$115,920	$55.73	2
   8	Strategic Staffing Solutions	$113,805	$54.71	1
   9	SEI Investments	$113,534	$54.58
   10	Medline	$110,986	$53.36	10
   11	Booz Allen Hamilton	$110,886	$53.31	35
   12	Randstad North America, Inc.	$110,233	$53.00	51
   13	Populus Group	$110,222	$52.99
   14	DIVERSANT	$109,891	$52.83
   15	Oxford Solutions	$108,313	$52.07
   16	Kforce	$106,894	$51.39	82
   17	Concentrix	$106,275	$51.09	2
   18	Bank of America	$103,111	$49.57	21
   19	Mindlance	$101,645	$48.87	62
   20	Metasys Technologies	$101,464	$48.78	5

4. Writing a pl/sql developer job description

   A pl/sql 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 a pl/sql developer job description:

   Pl/sql developer job description example

   Knowledge Services is seeking a Oracle PL/SQL Developer for a 9 month contract (potential for extension) supporting the State of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. All candidates must be local to the Phoenix area, but will be permitted to work 100% remotely.
   Knowledge Services has benefit offerings to include the following! Medical, dental, and vision coverage Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage Pet Insurance Ticket and Event discounts! Responsibilities Oracle PL/SQL Developer Responsibilities: • Participates in Oracle based development projects, including conformance with best practices in Software development life cycle (SDLC); coordinates with business analysts; business subject matter experts and quality assurance staff.
   • Fixes and develops changes to applications to meet functional and technical designs following best practices and development standards and guidelines.
   • Supports production systems; analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely manner; resolves end user service requests as assigned.
   • Participates in Backlog grooming, sprint planning and Daily stand-up meetings.
   • Engages with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements, and contributes to completion of functional specifications.
   • Prepares technical documentation on application specifications
   • Debugs applications and ensures specifications are met before integrating new modules and upgrades into the online production database system.
   • Adheres to coding standards and other standard work as laid out for applications development.
   • Responds promptly to customer needs; takes a customer-centric approach to problem solving; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; manages customer expectations Qualifications Oracle PL/SQL Developer Required Skills: • 7 plus years experience as PL/SQL Developer (Oracle 11G/12C), Oracle Forms and Reports (12c), APEX
   • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related subject
   • Excellent problem-solving skills, experience in working in team environment, preferably Agile Scrum
   • Unix Shell scripting, some understanding of Java as team consists of Java and PL/SQL developers
   • Experience of using Git, GitHub and Jira
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5. Post your job

   To find pl/sql 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 pl/sql developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level pl/sql 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 pl/sql developer job on Zippia to find and recruit pl/sql developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pl/sql 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview pl/sql developer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • 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 pl/sql developer

   Once you've selected the best pl/sql developer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pl/sql 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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