Senior Platform Software Engineer

Oracle•Nashville, TN

4d•$92,500 - $209,500

About The Position

The Java Platform Group is looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Software Engineer to join our world class development efforts. Our team is responsible for delivering and testing the Java platform that is used by millions of developers. We are looking for a seasoned engineer with a strong Java programming background and a desire to make a positive change in our product.

Requirements

BS in a technical discipline. MS desirable.
At least 3+ years experience in software development or testing
Strong Java programming background
Experience with Shell scripting
Working experience on Linux/Unix
Hands on experience using AI (Codex) to enhance process, tools and development
Extensive test and troubleshooting experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Motivated and results oriented individual
Ability to thrive and grow in a fast paced team environment.
Ability to conceive, plan, implement, and collaborate with distributed teams on process improvements and productivity enhancement tools.
A desire to learn new skills

Nice To Haves

Java Certified Developer is highly desired

Responsibilities

We hire developers to write code to test code. Our goal is to have engineers writing well designed, robust, reliable, repeatable and maintainable open-source tests that find issues early and provide adequate coverage for the component under testing.
Our engineers are in the product source code as much as they are working with test source code and are working on various frameworks used in testing.
Growth in this role means growing as an engineer: strong designs that are built to last, deep component knowledge and broad scenario experience will be measures of success as a candidate grows in this role.
The primary focus for this position will be on server technologies: Core Java libraries, Security Libraries, Java Compatibility Verification
You will be expected to work with a wide range of features and component teams in order to drive quality in networking, core library, tools, web services.
Create the next generation of testing tools, techniques, and infrastructure to increase the speed of release cycles
Work closely with engineering teams to understand new technologies, design and develop functional test suite to ensure the quality of the product
Designing and developing test frameworks and test applications.
Increase code coverage and minimize validation escapes to customers
Ensuring timely software releases by improving efficiency, productivity and consistency of testing

Benefits

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
May be eligible for bonus and equity.