Senior Developer
David Jones · Melbourne VIC · onsite
Join David Jones as a Senior Developer, Merchandise & Supply Chain and play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing the Oracle solutions that support our merchandise and supply chain operations.
Working within our Technology team, you will combine deep Oracle development expertise with strong commercial and operational understanding to deliver resilient, scalable and high-performing database solutions.
This is an opportunity to influence critical platforms, lead complex technical work and help shape how technology supports one of Australia’s most iconic retail businesses.
What will your day look like?
Reporting to the Platform Manager, Merchandise & Supply Chain, you will:
- Design and implement Oracle database solutions, including data models, schemas and database objects
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and development through to testing and deployment
- Develop and maintain PL/SQL code, stored procedures, triggers and packages
- Improve database performance through SQL tuning, indexing and data-structure optimisation
- Integrate Oracle databases with other systems and applications, ensuring data integrity and reliable information flow
- Diagnose and resolve complex database issues, performance constraints and data inconsistencies
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developers and broader team members
- Conduct code, architecture and design reviews to promote strong technical standards and development practices
- Lead and contribute to technology projects, working closely with delivery leads, managers and business stakeholders
- Maintain clear technical documentation covering database designs, processes and procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve database technologies, development practices and delivery processes.
What will you bring?
You are an experienced Oracle developer who can move confidently between detailed technical delivery, solution design and stakeholder collaboration. You will bring:
- Extensive experience as an Oracle Developer, ideally supported by a strong record of successful database projects
- Strong Oracle Retail experience
- Advanced capability in PL/SQL, SQL and database design
- Expertise in Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports
- Experience across Oracle Database and DB2 technologies
- Experience with APEX and shell scripting
- Knowledge of Pro*C
- Experience implementing DevOps practices for database deployment, including CI/CD and automated database-script deployment
- Knowledge of order management systems
- Familiarity with technologies such as Workato, Kafka and Automic
- The ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions
- Strong problem-solving, documentation and stakeholder-management skills
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Why David Jones?
At David Jones, our purpose is to inspire like no other. You will join an environment where people are encouraged to be customer obsessed, empowered, inclusive and innovative.
You will have the opportunity to work on technology that supports complex retail operations, collaborate with teams across the organisation and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our merchandise and supply chain platforms. We value curiosity, accountability, diverse thinking and the courage to challenge the status quo.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are an experienced Oracle professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving critical platforms and partnering with stakeholders to deliver meaningful business outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the technology behind David Jones.