Software Developer 5

Oracle

2d•Remote

About The Position

Our team builds and operates cloud-native services that enable developers and platform users to build, deploy, and manage applications in Oracle Cloud environments. We are looking for a principal-level engineer who will act as a technical leader for the team and a force multiplier across a broader engineering area. In this role, you will define architecture, drive technical strategy, and lead execution for critical service and platform investments. You will partner with product managers, partner teams, and customers to shape direction, break down ambiguous problem spaces, and align engineering decisions with long-term product and platform goals. You will be expected to lead large or ambiguous initiatives end to end, influence design and operational practices across teams, and raise the technical bar through mentorship, design leadership, and engineering rigor. This role requires strong ownership, sound judgment in tradeoff-driven decisions, and the ability to move complex efforts forward through influence rather than direct authority. We own our services end to end, including design, implementation, production operations, reliability, and continuous improvement. The right candidate will not only deliver strong technical solutions, but also strengthen how the organization builds software by improving architecture, development practices, operational excellence, and cross-team execution. Ideal candidates will have deep experience building, delivering, and operating cloud-native, highly available, distributed systems across regions. They should be comfortable working across service boundaries, improving engineering practices, and influencing technical direction beyond their immediate area. Our team is primarily remote and distributed across multiple geographies. Strong written and verbal communication, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment are essential. Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people 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 emailing [email protected] [[email protected]] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software development, with significant experience leading complex backend or platform initiatives
Deep expertise in designing and building scalable, secure, and highly available distributed systems
Strong architectural skills, including the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and define long-term technical direction
Experience leading cross-team technical initiatives from concept through production rollout
Experience with API design and implementation, including REST- and/or gRPC-based services
Experience with database design, data modeling, and service interface design
Experience with container-based deployment technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with source control and modern development workflows using Git and related tooling
Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub Actions, or similar
Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence technical decisions across teams and levels
Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and raise the engineering bar for a broader organization
Strong ownership and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native application development
Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience designing and operating multi-region or highly available production services
Experience driving improvements in reliability, operational excellence, and developer productivity
Experience working in Linux-based environments
Ability to learn and evaluate new languages, frameworks, and technologies as needed
Experience with Agile methodologies
Strong desire to stay current with modern backend and cloud technologies
Experience with Scala and/or ZIO is a plus
Experience with workflow orchestration technologies such as Temporal is a plus
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience