Software Engineer Database POS, Retail Engineering

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.As a member of our Point of Sale (POS) Engineering team, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that enhance the experience of both our employees and customers at our retail stores. Your work will have a significant impact on our business, as you will be working on high-visibility projects that will reach millions of Apple customers. Our retail store solutions have always been at the forefront of the industry, and we are committed to maintaining that position through the development of cutting-edge technology. We are looking for individuals who are excited about the opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects, and who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers.DescriptionAs a member of the POS database team, you will be working on designing and writing database programs for our stores. You will design cross-platform databases, work with Cloud technologies, and focus on performance tuning and caching. The ideal candidate should possess a demonstrated background in database technologies and should be skilled in Oracle PLSQL and database concepts. They will be responsible for designing and developing innovative solutions utilizing micro-service architecture, along with evaluating business requirements, identifying gaps, and transforming them into technical designs. It is essential to have leadership qualities to lead small teams and to communicate proficiently with partners, engineers, and stakeholders. The candidate should also conduct reviews of design and code, create effective unit tests, and demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and resolving production issues within a reasonable time frame.Minimum QualificationsStrong RDBMS development experience in technologies like Oracle, MySQL, data modeling, and database designs using JSON schemas.Experience with Shell scripting, such as bash, zsh, Perl, Python.Knowledge of Cloud technologies such as Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, and databases on Cloud.Knowledge in micro-service and messaging architecture like Kafka.Experience in production issue resolution, performance, and SQL tuning with AWR reports.Collaborative teammate with strong oral and written communication skills.Preferred QualificationsPositive and can-do attitude.Problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions.Knowledge of distributed messaging and caching technologies such as Redis.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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