Software Development Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed database systems using RDS Oracle in AWS cloud environments
• Optimize performance for high-availability and scalability
• Develop solutions integrating Linux-based RDS Oracle with AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, IAM)
• Serve as a technical lead for enterprise-level database services and engage with customers to gather requirements
• Lead agile development cycles to prototype, develop, and deploy new database features
• Develop strategies for managing database performance at massive scale
• Integrate AI and ML technologies to enhance database performance and security
• Ensure database solutions meet security standards and compliance regulations like FedRAMP, GDPR, and HIPAA
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one language (C, C++, Java, or Python)
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• Deep expertise in database systems, distributed systems, storage architecture, or systems programming
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with relational databases, particularly Oracle
• Experience with cloud infrastructure or managed services
• Experience with AWS services or similar cloud platforms
• Experience with full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with operational excellence practices and incident response
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent