Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Persistence)

Company Description

At ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can’t wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your unique talents, so we do everything we can to make that possible. We dream big together, supporting each other to make our individual and collective dreams come true. The future is ours, and it starts with you. 

With more than 7,700+ customers, we serve approximately 85% of the Fortune 500®, and we're proud to be one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and World's Most Admired Companies™.

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Job Description

Team: 

The Data Access team is responsible for translating customers’ data requests from the ServiceNow platform and accurately querying the database using our home-grown SQL generation engine. This team is responsible for SQL generation into PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Oracle databases, as well as table management and database metadata. 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platform team, you will have the opportunity to become a key member of the Platform Persistence group. Team members will be mentored in the necessary skills to become successful contributors to the team.

What you'll do and need to know:

• You'll create the features exposing and leveraging capabilities on our underlying database engines. 
• Experience in Core Java development, object-oriented and modularized software. 
• Provide platform API to manage large data volume and record life cycles while keeping the database healthy and performing. 
• Demonstrated success completing complex projects. 
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of software development experience
• Deep knowledge of SQL and query execution
• Experienced in writing Java code.
• Experience in unit and integration test automation.
• Experience with relational databases: PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, MySQL

Nice to have:

• Experience with concurrency issues. 
• Good knowledge of java internals 
• Good knowledge of database internals 
• Experience programmatically handling large data volume on relational database. 
• Good understanding of a DevOps environment 
• Solid background in java backend programming solving problems at scale.

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For positions in California (outside of the Bay Area), we offer a base pay of $136,700 - $232,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs (subject to eligibility requirements). Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located, and is subject to change based on work location. For individuals who will be working in the Bay Area, there is a pay enhancement for positions located in that geographical area; please contact your recruiter for additional information.

Additional Information

ServiceNow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, mari