Job Information
Oracle Principal Software Developer, Oracle Tuxedo in Olympia, Washington
Job Description
Oracle Tuxedo is the leading application server for C, C++, COBOL, and Java in cloud or traditional data center environments, providing a highly reliable and scalable platform for developing, deploying, and managing mission-critical applications. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Developer to play a key technical role in the design, development, and evolution of Oracle Tuxedo-based solutions.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Tuxedo, deep expertise in enterprise middleware, and proficiency in developing complex distributed systems. As a Principal Developer, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, architecting advanced solutions, and providing thought leadership on modernizing Tuxedo applications and integrating them with cloud-native services and emerging technologies.
Career Level - IC4
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Innovation :
Lead the design and development of new features and enhancements for the Tuxedo product family.
Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and methodologies to enhance product capabilities and integrate Tuxedo with cloud-native services, AI technology, and other modern frameworks.
Collaborate with architects and senior developers to make critical architectural decisions and define best practices for Tuxedo-based development.
Architecture and Development :
Investigate new features/technical solutions based on requirements provided by product managers.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, design patterns, and coding standards.
Implement the new features following best practice and development process.
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, customer support, and documentation, to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business goals.
Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers in the organization.
Problem Solving and Performance Tuning :
Troubleshoot complex issues and optimize performance to ensure they meet customer requirement in their mission-critical systems.
Conduct in-depth debugging and code reviews to identify and resolve product issues, performance bottlenecks etc.
Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience :
10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on enterprise middleware and application servers.
Proven hands-on experience with enterprise applications, including development, deployment and performance tuning.
Understanding of Oracle Tuxedo product features, architectures and internals strongly desired.
Technical Skills :
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Java, with experience in system-level programming and performance optimization.
In-depth understanding of distributed systems, networking, security, and distributed transaction processing.
Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with integrating applications using modern web services (SOAP/REST), microservices, and cloud platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure).
Soft Skills :
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team.
Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with other middleware technologies and frameworks, such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss.
Experience transitioning on-prem applications to cloud-based or containerized environments.
Experience with modernizing enterprise applications using microservices architecture, cloud-native services, and AI/ML technologies.
Disclaimer:
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 only
US: Hiring Range: from $94,200 to $223,500 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:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
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.
11 paid holidays
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.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
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.
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