How to hire a senior pl-sql developer

How to hire a senior pl-sql developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior 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 senior pl-sql developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior pl-sql developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior pl-sql developer you need to hire. Certain senior pl-sql developer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A senior pl-sql developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior 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 senior pl-sql developers.

   Type of Senior Pl-Sql Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior 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	$41-66
   Lead Software Developer	A lead software developer is responsible for creating and designing software applications and systems to support business functions and client requirements. Lead software developers analyze specifications to build efficient applications, conduct multiple quality testing, and enhance the user's interface... Show more	$41-72
   Applications Developer	An application developer is responsible for creating program applications for devices based on clients' specifications and business needs. Application developers must have excellent knowledge of computer systems, as well as a strong command of programming languages to develop customized programs... Show more	$32-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PL/SQL
   • Database Objects
   • SQL Navigator
   • Pl/Sql Packages
   • Unix
   • Toad
   • SQL Loader
   • Java
   • ETL
   • Oracle Pl Sql
   • Oracle 11G
   • Dynamic SQL
   • QA
   • XML

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all phases of the SDLC from analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance.
   • Create shell scripts to automate the process of generating the XML's after successful verification by the business analysts.
   • Develop custom interface for executing and managing SSIS packages.
   • Involve in developing, testing, compiling, debugging and maintains the data using oracle, PL/SQL, UNIX, LINUX.
   • Create test cases and test reports and work with QA team to validate the data and scenarios.
   • Involve in debugging various defects relate to implementation of business logic.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior pl-sql developers' average salary in south dakota is 35% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior pl-sql developers 38% less than senior-level senior pl-sql developers.
   • Certifications. A senior 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 senior pl-sql developer's salary.

   Average senior pl-sql developer salary

   $109,937yearly

   $52.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior pl-sql developer salary

   $86,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

   Average senior pl-sql developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$141,596	$68
   2	Illinois	$118,194	$57
   3	North Carolina	$115,520	$56
   4	New Jersey	$114,574	$55
   5	Maryland	$111,192	$53
   6	Massachusetts	$109,389	$53
   7	Colorado	$107,797	$52
   8	Georgia	$107,344	$52
   9	Virginia	$104,596	$50
   10	Utah	$103,925	$50
   11	Texas	$102,973	$50
   12	New York	$102,851	$49
   13	Tennessee	$101,367	$49
   14	Ohio	$101,258	$49
   15	Minnesota	$101,180	$49
   16	New Mexico	$100,035	$48
   17	Arizona	$99,994	$48
   18	Florida	$98,671	$47
   19	Michigan	$97,544	$47

   Average senior pl-sql developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	QuinStreet	$141,385	$67.97
   2	Herbalife Nutrition	$124,365	$59.79	17
   3	SEI Investments	$122,900	$59.09
   4	World Fuel Services	$121,492	$58.41
   5	Randstad North America, Inc.	$120,115	$57.75	56
   6	DIVERSANT	$119,028	$57.23
   7	ProBuild	$118,689	$57.06
   8	CIT Group	$118,468	$56.96
   9	Adecco	$116,245	$55.89
   10	Metasys Technologies	$115,614	$55.58	6
   11	TD Bank	$113,760	$54.69	3
   12	IHS Holding Inc	$110,573	$53.16
   13	Bank of America	$109,870	$52.82	17
   14	Phoenix American Financial Services	$109,097	$52.45
   15	CenturyLink	$108,454	$52.14
   16	Presbyterian	$107,701	$51.78	1
   17	ON Semiconductor	$107,482	$51.67
   18	RxAdvance	$105,999	$50.96
   19	L.A. Care Health Plan	$104,640	$50.31	3
   20	USM Business Systems	$103,596	$49.81	544

4. Writing a senior pl-sql developer job description

   A senior 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a senior pl-sql developer job description:

   Senior pl-sql developer job description example

   Sr. Software Engineer - Database
   
   Trellis Energy, a subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, is hiring a permanent Sr. Software Engineer - Database. In this role you will work directly with data architects, business analysts, project managers and other developers to build a suite of out-of-the box and comprehensive business modules. Your in-depth experience with problem solving capabilities, solution design and PL SQL development will be crucial to developing complex business solutions. Your efforts will support both in-house product development as well as customer implementation projects. Great growth opportunity to help build an enterprise level software serving the energy market. As a member of a tight knit and high-performing team, you will be integral to our product, client, and team successes.
   
   Location: San Francisco or Houston preferred; remote optional.
   
   Trellis Energy Background:
   Trellis Energy (trellisenergy.com) is an innovative San Francisco-based technology company offering the first SaaS B2B marketplace, to transform the commercial operations across the natural gas value chain.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   Learn the Trellis software and gain understanding across all subject areas
   Collaborate with industry experts, SME's, product stakeholders to understand business process and requirements.
   Formulate high-performing technical design/solution to solve for complex business problems.
   Be a hands on developer - convert technical design/solutions into code using PL/SQL.
   Develop, enhance, customize, support, and maintain code as per design and coding standards.
   Create data to support, and maintain unit test cases, scenarios, and data.
   Present innovative ideas for product improvements based on business understanding.
   
   Required:
   
   7+ years experience in Oracle PL/SQL development
   Relational database experience a must: Oracle v12 minimum; Oracle v19 preferred.
   Strong coding experience in Oracle PL/SQL.
   Ability to come up with technical design based on business requirements
   Working experience in data mapping and data loader activity
   Ability to perform SQL tuning of queries, optimize reports and data retrieval response times
   Strong in debugging and looking at existing code for modifications
   Design, develop, and maintain tools and scripts to help unit testing, development and QA
   Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or other related Engineering fields
   Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment
   Ability to think creatively and work independently on complex tasks
   Must have strong work ethics, career goals, and accomplishments
   Open source reporting experience required; JasperReports preferred.
   
   Preferred:
   
   Knowledge with Unix shell scripting
   Recent development experience. Experience with Java development
   Database Schema Design and Data Modeling skills
   Oracle DBA skills and System Admin skills
   Knowledge and experience in Natural Gas industry
   Recent development experience with a software product company.
   
   Blackstone offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; the company pays 100% of Employee's health insurance premiums.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find senior 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 senior pl-sql developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior 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 senior pl-sql developer job on Zippia to find and recruit senior pl-sql developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior pl-sql developers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 a senior pl-sql 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 senior pl-sql developer

   Once you've found the senior pl-sql developer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   To prepare for the new senior pl-sql developer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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