Principal Application Software Engineer, Java & Cloud

Oracle•Austin, TX

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Application Software Engineer to develop and evolve TDMS, a mission-critical software suite for manufacturing test-record management. This hands-on role applies Java backend and middle-tier engineering skills to design, build, troubleshoot, and enhance applications that support critical business operations. The engineer will work across the application development lifecycle, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to turn evolving requirements into reliable, maintainable software. The role also offers opportunities to influence application design, improve development practices, solve complex technical problems, and provide technical guidance to other engineers. The position is based in Austin, Texas; Houston, Texas; or Nashville, Tennessee. The listed U.S. hiring range is $99,600–$209,500 per annum. The role may be eligible for bonus and equity.

Requirements

Strong hands-on Java backend or middle-tier development experience.
Extensive experience working in Linux environments.
Experience with Spring/Spring Boot and enterprise middleware or application-server technologies such as WebLogic, JBoss, or comparable technologies.
Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD, or build automation.
Experience working with XML and JSON.
Experience with APIs, application integrations, and service-to-service interactions.
Cloud experience with OCI, Azure, AWS, or another cloud platform.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide technical guidance, participate in code reviews, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

XSLT experience.
Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, debug, test, and maintain Java middle-tier and backend capabilities supporting TDMS.
Translate evolving business requirements into maintainable software solutions while supporting the reliability of a mission-critical application.
Develop and troubleshoot services using Spring/Spring Boot, Jakarta, WebLogic, JBoss, or comparable middle-tier technologies.
Work extensively in Linux environments to diagnose and resolve application and runtime issues.
Build and maintain Jenkins-based build and delivery workflows.
Work with XML and JSON data and apply XSLT where appropriate for data transformations.
Contribute to cloud-oriented application development using OCI, Azure, or comparable cloud platforms.
Troubleshoot complex API, integration, and service-to-service issues and develop appropriate fixes.
Participate in and lead code reviews to improve application design, security, maintainability, and code quality.
Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to understand use cases, communicate technical decisions, and deliver application solutions.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to other engineers and contribute to improving application development practices.
Support application maintenance, testing, upgrades, patches, and vulnerability remediation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
Paid time off, including flexible or accrued vacation depending on eligibility and position.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal benefits.
Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.