About the Team

Join Oracle’s cutting-edge data platform team, where innovation meets scale. This team is at the forefront of building and supporting high-performance, enterprise-grade database solutions that power mission-critical applications for global customers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, support, and customer success, all focused on delivering resilient, secure, and scalable data solutions. The environment is fast-paced, customer-centric, and driven by a passion for solving complex data challenges.

Role Overview

As a Principal Site Reliability Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing complex Oracle database systems. This role demands deep technical expertise in PL/SQL, database architecture, and performance tuning, along with the ability to engage with customers and internal stakeholders. You will contribute to building robust, scalable data solutions while ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across large-scale environments.
Who Will Be an Ideal Fit

You are a highly experienced database professional who thrives in solving complex technical challenges. You bring a balance of deep technical expertise and customer-facing experience, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable data solutions. You are detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous learning will help you succeed in this role.

Why You Should Accept This Role:
 

Work on cutting-edge Oracle database technologies including Oracle 19c, 21c, and 23ai

Be part of a globally recognized organization known for innovation and leadership in data platforms

Collaborate with talented teams across engineering, product, and customer success

Gain exposure to large-scale, high-impact, enterprise data environments

Opportunity to influence product adoption and contribute to customer success stories

Continuous learning and growth in a dynamic, high-performance culture

Must-Have Skills:
 

Strong hands-on experience with PL/SQL development and Oracle database internals

Expertise in Oracle versions 19c, 21c, and 23ai

Advanced SQL tuning and performance optimization skills (AWR/ASH, SQL Monitor, TKPROF, Explain Plans, Optimizer Hints)

Experience with partitioning, materialized views, and analytical functions

Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)

Knowledge of distributed databases, sharding, and massively parallel processing systems

Experience with high availability, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across database and application layers

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Have Skills:
 

Experience with internet-scale applications

Familiarity with Oracle Globally Distributed Database

Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Exposure to DevOps practices and tools such as Terraform

Experience writing and publishing technical white papers

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain complex Oracle database objects including packages, procedures, functions, and triggers using PL/SQL

Lead SQL tuning and query optimization initiatives using AWR/ASH reports, SQL monitoring tools, and execution plan analysis

Architect and implement efficient database schemas to support both transactional and analytical workloads

Collaborate closely with application developers, QA, and documentation teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Work with customers, partners, and internal teams (sales, support) to drive successful product adoption

Develop demos and technical showcases to highlight product capabilities

Troubleshoot and debug issues across databases, applications, and related systems

Proactively identify risks, performance bottlenecks, and system inefficiencies, and implement effective solutions

Support high availability, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies in enterprise environments

Career Level - IC4