Sr Software Dev Engineer III, RDS for Oracle (AWS)

Sr Software Dev Engineer III, RDS for Oracle

Job ID: Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

About the Role

Amazon Web Services is hiring a Software Development Engineer III for the RDS for Oracle team. We are looking for an experienced engineer to design and build the next generation of managed database services that power mission-critical applications worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed database systems using RDS Oracle in AWS cloud environments. This includes optimizing performance for high-availability and scalability, developing solutions that integrate Linux-based RDS Oracle with AWS infrastructure, and designing integrations between Oracle and other AWS services such as EC2, VPC, and IAM.
• Serve as a technical lead for enterprise-level database services, addressing complex customer requirements and concerns. Collaborate with account managers and solution architects to design and implement database solutions that meet specific enterprise needs. Engage directly with customers to gather requirements, provide technical consultations, and support complex implementations, translating customer needs into technical specifications and product roadmap items.
• Lead agile development cycles to quickly prototype, develop, and deploy new database features and improvements. Balance speed of delivery with code quality, security, and scalability requirements. Stay abreast of competitor offerings and contribute to product strategy by proposing and implementing innovative features to maintain AWS's competitive edge in the database services market.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing database performance at massive scale, supporting thousands of concurrent customers. Create advanced monitoring and troubleshooting tools for large-scale database deployments and design sophisticated automation systems for database management tasks. Integrate AI and ML technologies to enhance database performance, security, and ease of use.
• Ensure all database solutions meet required security standards and compliance regulations such as FedRAMP, GDPR, and HIPAA. Develop and implement security best practices for database management in cloud environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, conduct design reviews, and offer feedback on architecture, performance, and scalability issues. Create comprehensive technical documentation for internal teams and customers, including best practices guides, whitepapers, and other educational materials related to RDS Oracle on AWS.

About the team

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Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• Experience in professional, non-internship software development
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience in development in the last 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

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