Database Developer (PL/SQL)

At Meridian, our engineers build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that support critical business operations. We’re looking for a Software Engineer II to own impactful projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate in a modern Agile environment.

This is a mid-level role with a strong focus on backend database development, where approximately 70–90% of the work centers on PL/SQL and relational data systems. You’ll design, build, and optimize data-driven solutions while occasionally contributing to broader application development. Ideal for someone who can work independently, think critically, and continue growing their technical depth within a collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

Database Development & Core Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain database-driven solutions, with a strong focus on PL/SQL (or similar SQL-based development)
• Write and optimize stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex queries
• Analyze and improve database performance, data integrity, and query efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including deep analysis of data and system behavior
• Analyze application databases and data flows independently or collaboratively
  
  

Application Development

• Contribute to n-tier applications using technologies such as C#, .NET Core, and Angular/AngularJS (as needed)
• Build and support integrations using RESTful or SOAP APIs
• Work across Windows and Linux environments
  
  

Software Development Lifecycle

• Participate across the full SDLC - planning, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with best practices
• Implement and advocate for quality practices (unit, integration, and automated testing)
• Modify applications and database logic to fix defects, improve performance, or adapt to new technologies
  
  

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven technical solutions
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Track work in Jira and maintain documentation in Confluence
• Provide clear status updates and contribute to predictable, high-quality delivery
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Ownership

• Identify and help reduce technical debt, particularly within database and data workflows
• Evaluate performance tradeoffs between different technical approaches
• Support and mentor junior developers as needed
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on database development
• Advanced experience with PL/SQL or similar SQL-based development (Oracle preferred)  – Writing stored procedures, functions, and triggers  – Building complex queries from scratch  – Strong understanding of relational database design and performance tuning
• Exposure to C#, .NET Core, Angular/AngularJS
• Familiarity with RESTful or SOAP APIs
• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Version control experience (Git or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to debug, analyze, and resolve development and production issues independently
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and maintainability
• Comfortable working with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Effective time management and ability to balance competing priorities
• Continuous learning mindset
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus, Not Required)

• SAFe Agile experience
• Cloud platform experience
  
  

What We Offer

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement
• Excellent Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off: Eligible to begin accrual from date of hire; accrual amount based on years of service. Beginning accrual rate equivalent to 22 days per year. 9 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Up to 240 hours of PTO can roll over to the following year.
• Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year
• Retirement: Robust 401K. Following one year of eligible service, the Company contributes in two ways: (1) match of 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation, and (2) Employer basic contribution of 4% of base salary (with increases in basic contribution percentage based on years of service). Employees are 100% vested in Company funded contributions from the date they enter the plan.
  
  

About Us

We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a company that helps utilities (and their communities) thrive.