Role description
Java Tech Lead - PL/SQL & Oracle
Lead II - Software Engineering
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are:
UST is searching for an experienced Java Tech Lead with strong expertise in PL/SQL and Oracle to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical skills with strong leadership, architectural insight, and ownership of end-to-end solutions.
The opportunity:
- Lead end to end application development using Java with a strong focus on Oracle and PL/SQL components
- Drive technical discussions, architectural decisions, and solution design across application and database layers
- Design, develop, and optimize PL/SQL objects including stored procedures, packages, triggers, and functions
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability through SQL tuning and database optimization
- Partner with product, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and quality delivery
- Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and review processes
- Mentor junior developers and guide teams on technical and design best practices
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- Strong hands-on experience with Java (Spring / Spring Boot preferred)
- Deep expertise in Oracle Database and PL/SQL development
- Proven experience in SQL performance tuning, execution plans, and indexing strategies
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and enterprise systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control tools, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Leadership & Behavioral Traits
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to lead technical discussions and influence stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in complex, compliance-driven environments
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, or regulated enterprise domains
- Prior experience in modernization, migration, or performance optimization initiatives
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: Virginia
Compensation Range: $82,000-$123,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
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Skills
java,pl/sql,oracle,sql tuning,microservices architecture,
Benefits
Compensation range: $82,000.00 to $123,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
