Software Dev Engineer III, RDS Oracle

Overview

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.

• Own the design and implementation of complex features that scale to millions of database instances, spanning the full stack from kernel-level optimizations and storage architecture to customer-facing APIs and operational tooling.
• 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 that integrate Linux-based RDS Oracle with AWS infrastructure; design integrations between Oracle and AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM).
• Serve as a technical lead for enterprise-level database services; collaborate with account managers and solution architects to design and implement database solutions that meet enterprise needs; engage directly with customers to gather requirements and provide technical consultations.
• Lead agile development cycles to prototype, develop, and deploy new database features; balance speed of delivery with code quality, security, and scalability; contribute to product strategy by proposing innovative features.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing database performance at massive scale; create monitoring and troubleshooting tools and automation for large-scale deployments; explore AI/ML technologies to enhance performance, security, and usability.
• Ensure all database solutions meet security standards and compliance regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA); develop security best practices for cloud-based database management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members; conduct design reviews; create comprehensive technical documentation for internal teams and customers.

• 7+ years of software development experience with deep expertise in at least one: database systems, distributed systems, storage architecture, or systems programming.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale systems handling millions of concurrent operations.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience with relational databases, particularly Oracle.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure or managed services.
• Experience with AWS services or similar cloud platforms.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience with operational excellence practices and incident response.

• Equal opportunity employer;
  Amazon does not discriminate on protected status and provides accommodations during the application and hiring process upon request.
• Base salary range and benefits information are provided; final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location.

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