System Development Specialist

Thermo Fisher

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Richmond, VA
Salary
$95,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $122k
$82k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $140,117–$204,042 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, providing analytical instruments, equipment, reagents, consumables, software, and services for life sciences research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and diagnostics. Industry: Life Sciences & Laboratory Equipment

Thermo Fisher currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $93,800–$127,800 across 7 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · System Development Specialist

As a System Development Specialist, you will provide technical leadership and Oracle development expertise to support complex enterprise applications foundational to the automation program. You will manage the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, coding, testing, and production support for Oracle Forms applications and PL/SQL components. The role involves collaborating with database administrators and stakeholders to design scalable structures and optimize performance while mentoring junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing. Required skills include proficiency in Oracle Forms and PL/SQL, along with the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Preferred technical competencies include experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, .NET, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. You will ensure system sustainability by creating technical documentation and delivering reliable solutions for critical business operations.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, and implement Oracle Forms applications and PL/SQL components for enterprise systems.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to production support.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed system specifications and technical designs.
  • Create project estimates, resource plans, and implementation timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Optimize database structures and application performance in collaboration with DBAs and stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing to improve team capability.
  • Produce technical documentation to support system sustainability and facilitate knowledge transfer.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Must have at least 8 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Required experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining Oracle Forms applications and PL/SQL components.
  • Required experience translating business requirements into detailed system specifications and technical designs.
  • Required experience developing project cost estimates, resource requirements, and implementation plans.
  • Required experience training and mentoring team members on Oracle Forms and PL/SQL development.
  • Preferred expertise in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, .NET, or cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

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