The Performance team in the Java Platform Group is responsible for ensuring high performance and scalability of the Java Platform, Standard Edition.  We cover all aspects of Java SE performance including the Java language compiler and tools, class libraries and runtime environment, and the Java HotSpot virtual machine.

We are looking for a developer to improve and modernize an important Java EE application used to track the performance of Oracle’s Java Standard Edition product releases.  This application drives a complex performance measurement system that helps us identify regressions and validate performance optimizations, ensuring that the Java platform continues to perform well.

Initial work will be focused on user interface and workflow enhancements, stability and manageability, and performance improvements, including database analysis and optimization.  Future tasks may include transitioning the system to a microservice architecture, enhancing the harnesses and benchmarks used by the system, as well as contributing performance improvements to the Java Development Kit itself.

This position provides opportunities for growth and the chance to work with world-class engineers who are creating and delivering new Java language features and runtimes.  It requires strong software development skills and the curiosity, desire and ability to solve problems. The ideal candidate will have strong Java SE, Java EE, Javascript, and database skills, and experience with shell scripting.  Good communication skills are necessary to collaborate with colleagues, present findings and work effectively with a variety of engineering teams to positively influence Java performance.

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will apply basic to intermediate knowledge of software architecture to perform software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing software applications or operating systems according to provided design specifications. Build enhancements within an existing software architecture and occasionally suggest improvements to the architecture.

Duties and tasks are standard with some variation; displays understanding of roles, processes and procedures. Performs moderately complex problem solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying company policies and processes. BS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 1 year of software engineering or related experience.