Principal Platform Software Engineer- Oracle Health

Oracle•United States,

7d•$105,900 - $234,600

About The Position

Oracle Health is seeking a Principal Platform Software Engineer to develop mission-critical healthcare applications used by clinicians and contribute to its next-generation cloud-native EHR strategy. The role emphasizes backend development, distributed systems, scalable platform architecture, and end-to-end ownership of software throughout its development lifecycle. The engineer will design and maintain cloud-native EHR applications for clinical inbox, messaging, and provider workflows, building scalable backend services and distributed systems. While full-stack development is involved, the primary focus is backend architecture, performance, reliability, and scalability. The position also calls for technical leadership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, production support, and thoughtful use of AI-assisted development tools. The role is based in the United States. Visa or work-permit sponsorship is not available. The stated U.S. hiring range is $105,900 to $234,600 per annum; the position may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
7–9+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience developing enterprise-scale backend systems using Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, APIs, scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization.
Experience building and supporting cloud-native applications in modern engineering environments.
Experience serving as a technical lead, leading projects, and mentoring engineers.
Experience guiding and supporting teams of approximately 5–6 engineers through technical execution and delivery.
Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and modern DevOps practices.
Experience working in highly regulated environments requiring reliability, security, and compliance.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar engineering productivity platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native EHR applications supporting clinical inbox, messaging, and provider workflow experiences.
Build scalable backend services and distributed systems that power healthcare workflows.
Develop full-stack solutions, with a primary focus on backend architecture, performance, reliability, and scalability.
Work with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Drive technical design discussions and contribute to long-term platform strategy.
Guide architecture decisions and engineering best practices as a technical leader.
Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and day-to-day technical guidance.
Lead small engineering initiatives and coordinate delivery across teams when required.
Promote engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
Own services and applications from requirements gathering through deployment and production support.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root-cause analysis efforts.
Improve observability, reliability, operational readiness, and system performance.
Collaborate with TPMs, Product Managers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver successfully.
Use AI-assisted development tools and prompt-driven engineering workflows to improve productivity.
Collaborate with teams building AI-powered healthcare capabilities while focusing on application engineering and platform delivery.
Apply AI tools responsibly while maintaining software engineering fundamentals, architecture expertise, and independent problem-solving.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Supplemental life insurance for employees and eligible family members.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
Flexible or accrued vacation, depending on employee eligibility and position classification.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed annually, with unused balance carrying over up to a maximum of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal benefits.
Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.