HomeAdvisor is looking for a smart, driven Oracle PL/SQL Developer who can use his/her database development skills to help meet our business's needs and evolve our database technologies to support our ever-growing and changing business. Ultimately, this person will have the unique opportunity to develop Oracle DDL, DML, stored procedures, and data models that support all of our internal and external-facing Java web-based applications, HomeAdvisor.com and our mobile applications. The ideal candidate will possess expert optimization skills and have a passion for creating efficient PL/SQL code.
Why we think it's pretty cool to work here:
- HomeAdvisor is an online marketplace connecting homeowners to the home service professionals they need for work around the house. A homeowner turns to us every 5 seconds for help.
- HomeAdvisor has been around for more than 15 years. We're one of Denver's largest internet companies, and a great start-up success story. We've seen continued year-over-year growth, and have gone from $0 to $250M in annual revenues.
- Our parent company, IAC, is an internet mogul - our sister companies include Match.com, About.com, Vimeo, and other major internet brands. We've been part of IAC since 2004.
- We focus on your productivity - whether you need a different OS on your workstation, a new development tool, or 5 minutes to play some ping-pong, if it helps you get more done, we'll get you what you need.
- We want you to grow - what technology do you want to work with? What responsibilities do you want? You ask, and we'll help you grow.
Some knowledge that you'll have to prove:
- 3+ years in IT in a development environment, with at least 2 years of recent work with Oracle databases as a PL/SQL Developer, Oracle SQL Developer, or DBA (experience as a DBA a plus)
- Highly proficient and comfortable with SQL tuning best practices
- Knowledge of Oracle Database Internals (catalog views, SQL execution, Explain Plans, etc.)
- Oracle certifications are a bonus
In addition, superstars on our team have:
- The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with key business partners to understand their requirements.
- Excellent communication skills across the board, and the ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization.
- The ability to understand and think through abstract problems and contribute innovative development solutions.
- The ability to admit when they don’t know the answer, they make a mistake, or they need help.
- A good sense of humor.
Think you can handle this job? Send us your resume and find out.