Principal Software Developer

About the job
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Senior/Principal Software Developer to join the Data and Observability team at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). As a crucial member, you will dive into the world of OCI cache with Redis service, a managed offering within the Oracle Cloud
You will be working with a pod of elite engineers working on this very high-visibility OCI service, which is built on top of the very popular redis service. The ideal candidate has deep understanding of cloud services, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and has experience leading teams. Exceptional design and coding skills, and experience working on highly scalable distributed services are necessary. This is also a great opportunity to get in in-depth understanding of Redis. This service is on a high growth trajectory, and growing week on week significantly.
It is an exciting time to join as new features are being GA'ed every few weeks, and you can experience the impact of your contribution immediately at a world wide scale.
OCI has a great start-up-like culture and is poised to grow immensely in the next few years. Our stack is Java, Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, and a plethora of other open source tools.
Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of the OCI cloud services, namely, OCI caching service utilizing Redis and Internal Oracle Database service.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational practices, test automation, and overall service quality.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and assist in code refactoring efforts.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in cloud computing.
Demonstrate flexibility and agility by working on various OCI services based on business needs.
Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Participate in the design and implementation of highly scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions.
Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of software components and infrastructure services.
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and practices.
Maintain documentation for developed features, APIs, and operational procedures.
Support the commercial cloud service as on-call engineer.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in Java and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
Proficiency in cloud technologies, including a good understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
Familiarity with DevOps principles, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD practices.
Experience with Redis or other caching technologies.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Familiarity with Helm charts for application packaging and deployment.
Experience with infrastructure provisioning and management tools like Terraform is desirable.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience with Redis. 
Previous experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms.
Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
Knowledge of other programming languages and frameworks.