What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer 2 position at Oracle?
The Java Platform Group is looking for a 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 an engineer with a strong Java programming background and a desire to make a positive change in our product.
Career Level - IC2
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: Java Security Libraries, PKI, Kerberos, Cryptography, Static and/or Dynamic code analysis tooling
You will be expected to work with a wide range of features and component teams to drive quality in security libraries, PKI, Cryptography, Kerberos.
Create the next generation of testing tools such as SpotBugs, Sonar, Fuzzing, and infrastructure to increase the speed of release cycles
Work closely with engineering teams to understand new technologies, design, and develop functional test suites 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
Job 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/Windows/macOS
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
Java Certified Developer is highly desired
