Job DescriptionAbout UsAt Opower, Infrastructure Industries GIU, we build and operate SaaS solutions to transform how people interact with their utility (providers of electricity, gas and/or water) and how utilities interact with their customers. Improving the relationship between Utility and Customer is a key building block of our mission “To provide the best solutions for the world’s energy and water challenges.” Via SaaS solutions built on Oracle’s next-generation cloud infrastructure (OCI), we focus on speedy delivery of utility-specific services, increase corporate administration efficiency, and turn business data into business intelligence.Opower Spoke Group OverviewWe are a former start-up (Opower) that was acquired by Oracle in 2016 but kept our start-up energy and atmosphere. We use utility data and behavioral science to help people save energy through a comprehensive product suite across various communication channels and a modern web platform. Our organization, is focused on building products that educate our customers about their energy, water, or other utility usage via our machine-learning driven insights and nudge customers to become more efficient and flexible with their usage. These products have saved over 31 Terawatt-Hours of electricity and avoided 15.2 million metric tons of carbon in our atmosphere! Our products need to continue to scale to serve even more customers and provide increased flexibility with the communications we send. These represent big challenges that will require critical thinking and innovative engineering. We are very mission-driven and are looking for an engineer who shares this mission to join our team!Job DescriptionIn this role you will be owning a direction, communication, and decision-making related to a transformation of Opower stack into Oracle Cloud native. Responsible for the delivery and quality of the ultimate solution. Responsible for long-term vision across our entire Software platform: how our technologies add up to products that meet our current and future business needs, and how the environment in which they are developed supports that. Technology guru setting technical direction across R&D teams.Career Level - IC5ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesSets technical direction for Opower Software Platform and its further transformation within Oracle CloudShare your vast Cloud technology expertiseHands-on development on multiple teamsBrings the latest Oracle Cloud technologies into OpowerExpected to be active with the rest of Engineering in code reviews, design sessions, and guild activitiesWorks across team or org boundaries, and with non-engineersFormulate new problems and solve themInfluences across Opower engineering group and aboveMentors teammatesExperienceHere are the recommended experiences needed to really succeed in this role:Requirements10+ years of professional experience with JavaMS or BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.Expert with Java as a first-class language.Expect in containerization and container orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker and Kubernetes).Understanding and experience with microservices architecture concept and experience in its implementation.Solid expertise in Cloud technologies and experience working with major Cloud providers.Wide background and experience leading architecture, design and implementation of complex features and delivery of large-scale applications in real-world situations, that have a meaningful business impact, decommissioning older versions and simplifying the whole ecosystem.Experience of building and transforming complex software systems.Deep understanding of how distributed resilient software is built and deployed, solid experience with larger projects (large code bases), knowledge of cloud application security, performance and scalability.Experience articulating strategic decisions and solutions.Exceptional technical communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a technical or non-technical audience. Experience working across teams: deliver tech talks, contribute technologies used by multiple teams, leads cross-team efforts, presents new concepts to large audiences effectively.Like to HaveExperience with Oracle Cloud technologiesExperience with Dropwizard frameworkExperience owning and breaking down project initiativesDisclaimer:Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range: from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinionShort term disability and long term disabilityLife insurance and AD&DSupplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending AccountsPre-tax commuter and parking benefits401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matchPaid 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 holidaysPaid 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 leaveAdoption assistanceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFinancial planning and group legalVoluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.About UsAs a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.Disclaimer:Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer
