Principal Site Reliability Developer
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
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