Oracle Developers are responsible for designing and managing different areas related to the spectrum of work of Oracle. They create, modify, and test the codes, scripts, and forms that allow a system to run different types of applications. Duties of these professionals vary according to their role in a company. They may work as computer programmers, system administrators, web developers, database analysts, network administrators, designers, or web administrators.

Oracle Developers usually perform many of the following tasks:
•   Conducting trial runs of software applications.
• Performing system analysis.
• Reviewing programs.
• Preparing workflow charts.
• Correcting errors in programs.

• Having time management skills.
• Being able to adapt to new technologies and techniques.
• Having analytical skills.
• Being able to meet strict deadlines.
• Having excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Being accurate.
• Having organizational skills.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being able to work under stressful circumstances.

Applicants for Oracle Developer jobs need to have a Bachelor´s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Technology. Undergraduate Degree programs related to this field usually last four years. In these courses students earn credits in general education in their first two years and then take major coursework, including subjects such as system design, math, and programming. Once candidates have relevant degrees for this field they are required to have an Oracle Certification. These programs are offered during undergraduate work, in on-the-job training programs, or by having coursework related to Oracle. There are preparation courses available for those who want to have this type of certifications offered by university extension programs, community colleges or directly from Oracle.