About the job Oracle Apex Lead
About the Company
Jaffer Business Systems (JBS), founded in 1982 as a division of Jaffer Brothers, has been at the forefront of technology solutions for over four decades. Today, JBS stands as one of Pakistan's leading IT companies, empowering organizations through innovation, digital transformation, and people-centric technology. Guided by our vision of Harnessing Innovation & Empowering Generations, we continue to build solutions that shape a smarter and more connected future. JBS delivers comprehensive solutions from IT infrastructure and enterprise software to advanced applications and consulting services that drive business growth and efficiency. JBS includes a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries such as Hysab Kytab, Energy & Automation Pakistan, Blutech Consulting, and Imparé, reflecting our expanding global footprint and commitment to technological excellence. Through its specialized business units — JBS Arabia, JBS Infrastructure Solutions, JBS Customer Service & JBS Americas and Europe. JBS continues to deliver exceptional value across regions and industries. At JBS, we believe in creating impact through technology, collaboration, and continuous learning driving progress for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Oracle APEX Lead to design, develop, and lead the implementation of scalable web applications using Oracle Application Express (APEX). This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership capability to guide development teams, define best practices, and deliver high-quality, business-aligned solutions.
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Business Unit / Department
JBS Consulting
Mode
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of applications using Oracle APEX
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements
- Architect robust, scalable, and secure database-driven solutions using Oracle technologies
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to APEX developers
- Establish coding standards, development guidelines, and best practices
- Optimize application performance and ensure high availability
- Integrate APEX applications with REST APIs, web services, and third-party systems
- Manage version control, deployment pipelines, and release processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Ensure compliance with security and data governance standards
Required Skills
- Strong expertise in Oracle APEX and Oracle Database
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning
- Experience with RESTful services and API integrations
- Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience with Oracle technologies
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle APEX
- Proven experience in leading development teams or projects is preferred