Senior Database Engineer - Oracle

Overview

The Sr. Software Database Engineer is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining database applications and reusable software components deployed in the Cotiviti product suite, with a strong focus on performance tuning for large-volume data sets and leveraging AI-assisted development tools. You are expected to foster high performing technical teams. You will be required to collaborate effectively with senior developers, offshore development team members, business owners, project management, and other internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of software applications from product vision to implementation.
• Provide critical thinking to develop creative and innovative solutions to the business problems.
• Drive Application design through global teams to build applications that drive significant business value faster.
• Evaluate new technologies, external products, and designs for their applicability to roadmap requirements and make recommendations.
• Consult with infrastructure teams to fit infrastructure to architecture, as well as to identify when it is necessary to modify the technical architecture to accommodate infrastructure needs.
• Design, support, and continuously enhance product code base, continuous integration pipeline, etc.
• Investigation and resolution of performance and stability issues in production systems.

• Perform PL/SQL and query performance tuning on large-volume production data sets to ensure scalability and responsiveness.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate PL/SQL coding, code review, and testing cycles.

• Collaboration with a globally distributed team.
• Work inside the team of software and DevOps engineers.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in scalability, performance, security, and serviceability.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting .
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• 10+ experience in enterprise software design and development using Oracle.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with advanced Oracle features such as BULK Collection.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Database Development and Performance tuning in Oracle RDBMS, including PL/SQL performance tuning on large-volume data sets (execution plan analysis, bulk operations, partitioning, indexing strategy).
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate PL/SQL development, code review, and testing.
• Deep understanding of advanced features in Oracle database development.
• Experience with standard tools, JIRA, GIT.
• Knowledge of functional programming preferred.
• Understanding of prevalent Software Development Lifecycle Methodologies with specific exposure or participation in Agile Scrum techniques preferred.
• CI servers configuration (Hudson/Jenkins/Bamboo, Cruise Control). CI/CD implementation.

Cognitive / Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Base compensation ranges from $125,000 to $155,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting: 07/20/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 09/10/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.