Principal Software Developer

HeatWave is a fully-managed database service that integrates transaction processing, real-time analytics, and machine learning within a single MySQL database. It eliminates the need for users to move data between databases, avoiding time-consuming, complex, error-prone, and costly operations.

Business continuity is crucial, and HeatWave employs multiple strategies to ensure it. These include manual and automatic backups, point-in-time recovery, and high availability (HA) through redundancy. The service also leverages robust infrastructure, such as block volumes, to provide a durable, secure, and high-performance platform for hosting data. If you're interested in exploring the HA, replication, and business continuity space, we encourage you to submit your resume.

The HeatWave MySQL Replication team is seeking candidates eager to be at the forefront of developing the next-generation cloud database platform, built on the widely popular MySQL database. This role offers the opportunity to work in the exciting, challenging, and vital field of distributed systems, with a particular focus on high availability. The ideal candidate should hold a BS or MS degree or have equivalent experience in a relevant field, with 3+ years of software engineering or related experience, and a background in distributed systems. A strong understanding of fault tolerance and the requirements for building scalable, long-running systems is essential.

Must have :

• Background in distributed systems and / or replication.
• Knowledge of transaction processing concepts and techniques.
• Strong object-oriented design and programming skills.
• Proficient development skills in C / C++ or Java.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have :

system interfaces.

Career Level - IC4

As a member of the Heatwave MySQL Replication team in the software engineering division, you will be responsible for designing and developing software solutions for replication and high availability (HA). You will directly contribute to key system attributes such as resiliency, scalability, and performance. You will be responsible for developing, designing, and debugging software applications or operating systems. Additionally, you will engage in operations work, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving production issues.

This role involves enhancing HA and replication features, as well as designing new functionalities, all while tackling some of the most intriguing challenges. You will develop, operate, and scale MySQL in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The work is non-routine and complex, requiring the application of advanced technical and business skills in this specialized area. As a leading contributor both individually and as part of a team, you will provide direction and mentorship to others.

LI-AH4

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

CA : Hiring Range in CAD from : $76,700 to $167,600 per annum.

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.

This job requires proficiency in the English language. Oracle is a global company with operations in dozens of countries around the world and our teams, including the team this position is part of, are comprised of individuals located in various jurisdictions. As is required of employees in all jobs at Oracle in North America, candidates for this position are required to understand, and communicate, in English so that in the course of performing their work, they can interact with teammates in other locations who are not fluent in the French language.

For applicants located in the Province of Quebec, a basic proficiency of the French language is required.