Senior Software Developer

Oracle is hiring a Senior Software Developer in Topeka, Shawnee County, US, offering a competitive salary of $176,536.78. Join Oracle’s Cloud Infrastructure team to design and build scalable, high‑performance cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end design, development, and delivery of major components within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Write clean, maintainable, high‑quality code across the full stack, from low‑level system modules to distributed services.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and fellow engineers in an agile environment to define requirements and prioritize work.
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance, reliability, and scalability issues in production systems.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices for testing and documentation.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance system simplicity and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong expertise in Java, C++, or Go.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts such as consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, and networking.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and operate large‑scale cloud services.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or other major public cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of micro‑services architecture, gRPC, and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with performance profiling tools and observability frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $176,536.78 per year. Oracle offers comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, and generous paid time off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with as a Senior Software Developer at Oracle?

You will work with Java, C++ or Go, Linux/Unix, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services.

Is remote work possible for this position?

Oracle offers flexible work arrangements, and candidates can discuss remote or hybrid options during the interview process.

What level of experience is required?

At least 5 years of professional software development experience with a strong background in distributed systems and cloud services.