Job DescriptionAs a Senior Software Development Engineer (IC3), you will design, develop, and implement automation solutions to streamline and optimize DBA-related tasks. Leveraging your expertise in Python, shell scripting, PL/SQL, and Java, you will create robust tools and scripts for automating database management, monitoring, and maintenance processes. Your role involves collaborating with DBAs and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities, enhance system reliability, and improve operational efficiency. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of both software development and database administration best practices.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python, shell scripting, PL/SQL, and Java to streamline database administration tasks such as backups, monitoring, patching, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate with DBAs and engineering teams to gather requirements, identify automation opportunities, and implement efficient, reliable solutions that address operational challenges.
- Optimize existing database processes by refactoring legacy scripts, enhancing error handling, and improving automation workflows.
- Develop and implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify database issues and automate corrective actions, ensuring high system availability and minimal downtime.
- Document automation processes, scripts, and tools to support knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation to maintain code quality and ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and compliance standards.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in database automation, scripting languages, and system administration.
- Support incident response and root cause analysis by developing tools and scripts to diagnose and remediate database-related issues.
- Work within agile and cross-functional teams, contributing to planning, prioritization, and continuous delivery of automation enhancements.
Must Have Skills/Experiences:
- Advanced scripting skills (Shell and PL/SQL)
- Advanced coding skills (Java and Python)
- Experience with GitHub
- Code review experience
- DevOps Tools including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and monitoring
- Understanding of REST Architecture and JSON
- Understanding of automation of manual tasks
Preferred Skills:
- Backend software automation
- Experience with Oracle Databases, Oracle Autonomous Database, ExaCS
- Experience in Cloud architecture
- Experience with OCI
QualificationsDisclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $79,200 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC3
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