Senior Oracle Developer

Atcoretec; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel technology company in Slough is seeking a Senior Oracle Developer to join their delivery team. This role requires over 10 years of programming experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL. Candidates will work on resolving production issues and implementing technical solutions. The company offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and healthcare. Apply to be part of a motivated team that influences millions of travelers.

Benefits

Employer-matched pension scheme

Business and personal travel insurance

Healthcare schemes

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of programming experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• Minimum Maths/Science degree or equivalent academic qualifications.
• High standard of programming in Oracle SQL & PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth technical knowledge of ATCORE systems.
• Proactively investigate and implement bug fixes.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to other engineering staff.

Skills

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Mathematics or Science degree

Tools

Configuration management systems

Issue tracking systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Oracle Developer role at Atcore.

We are a global travel technology company with an unrivalled reputation for innovation and partnership built over 35 years. Our ATCOM software—the market-leading reservation and omni‑channel travel platform—drives business transformation for global brands such as TUI, easyJet Holidays, DER Touristik, Premier Holidays, and many others. Each year, our platforms power over 23 million holidays and facilitate over £20 billion in bookings. Based in Slough, UK, with offices in North London and Cardiff, we employ around 200 people.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a capable and confident Senior Oracle Developer to join our delivery team. With a team of 40 Senior Developers, we focus on delivering new business requirements and resolving production issues. Working closely with design and testing colleagues, the team manages a high throughput of changes to technically complex code. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to challenge the status quo and contribute to evolving the customer journey.

Responsibilities

• Gain in‑depth technical knowledge of ATCORE systems, rapidly adapting to and understanding existing applications and technical environments.
• Become a system expert within the development organisation through learning by doing and discussions with team members.
• Proactively investigate and implement bug fixes in cooperation with development management and other internal teams.
• Work with internal and sub‑contractor teams to ensure clear communication of technical issues.
• Participate in software development lifecycle activities to deliver and validate new features and fixes according to required timescales and risks.
• Use experience of travel/systems to identify and provide appropriate technical solutions.
• Proactively manage development risks and issues in cooperation with management team.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to other engineering staff.

Requirements

• 10+ years of programming experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL in large‑scale information‑system environments.
• Minimum Maths/Science degree or equivalent academic qualifications/experience.
• High standard of programming in Oracle SQL & PL/SQL.
• Full appreciation of configuration management and issue tracking systems.

Preferred

• Fluency in HTML, JavaScript, Java, JSON with a willingness to learn new languages and technologies.
• Experience within travel reservations & tour operating systems.
• Appreciation or experience in software or systems testing.

Strengths for Success

• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Commitment to clear, robust, maintainable code.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Adaptability under pressure.
• Solution‑oriented mindset.
• Results‑driven quality focus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude.

Other Information

We have adopted a hybrid model, where full‑time employees are required to come into the office three days a week. During the onboarding phase, you will be required to work from the office daily. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, including an employer‑matched contributory pension scheme, business and personal travel insurance, healthcare schemes, life insurance, and more.

Location Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Willing to commute to our Slough office regularly.

Join us in creating technologies that impact millions of travellers in a multi‑trillion‑dollar industry. Be part of a highly motivated family and grow your career with strong leadership.