Who We Are: The Oracle Database Utilities group develops some of the most widely used features of the world's preeminent database, focusing on high speed movement of data into and between Oracle Databases. The features under the Database Utilities umbrella including Data Pump, SQL*Loader, Transportable Tablespaces, External Tables, the Metadata API, and the Cloud Premigration Assessment Tool (CPAT) - these are the tools that the world's largest companies depend on to move their most valuable, enterprise scale data as quickly and reliably as possible.
**Responsibilities**
Software developers in the Database Utilities team often collaborate with other development groups throughout the Database organization and the rest of the company, to provide support for other features and products. They may speak with DBAs from internal and external customers, occasionally interfacing with developers as well, to understand customer requirements and use cases. Developers will also work with groups like Oracle Support Services to address production issues when needed.
**About You**:
- You are an experienced engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-scale, high-impact solutions
- You are obsessed with the customer, always exceeding expectations
- You have excellent communication skills. You can clearly explain complex technical concepts
- You are a disciplined engineer who understands the importance of high standards, never satisfied with mediocrity and constantly striving for excellence
- You are comfortable with ambiguity in a fluid environment
- You are passionate about technology and are not afraid to defend your opinions or position with peers/superiors
- You have a desire to work on production software used for mission critical systems at the largest and best-known organizations in the world.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- 6+ years of experience in software development
- BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Deep understanding of relational database technology, with knowledge of Oracle RDBMS internals a significant plus
- Development experience with any or all of: PL/SQL, C language code, XML/XSL documents and style sheets
- Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of Unix-like operating systems
- Ability to deliver effectively in a team setting as well as independently
