Software Developer Architect (Cloud Services)

Oracle•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer Architect with a deep background in cloud-native architectures and distributed systems . The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud applications and services, providing technical direction and mentoring to engineering teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of professional software development experience.
3+ years in an architect or technical lead role.
Proven expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#, or Node.js).
Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts , IaaS/PaaS/SaaS , and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) .
Hands-on experience with OCI, AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud Platform services (compute, networking, storage, and security).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , infrastructure as code (Terraform), and DevOps practices.
Strong understanding of API design , microservices , event-driven architectures , and data streaming .
Solid foundation in software design patterns, distributed systems, and RESTful or GraphQL architectures.

Nice To Haves

Cloud Architect certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
Experience with serverless frameworks (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
Familiarity with data engineering , AI/ML pipelines , or observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
Strong background in security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.).
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement large-scale, high-performance software systems on cloud platforms (OCI and other CSPs).
Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across engineering teams.
Lead design reviews, proof-of-concept development, and technology evaluations for new projects.
Collaborate closely with product management, product development, DevOps, and security teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Provide technical mentorship to developers and ensure high-quality code delivery.
Build AI solutions to improve Devops productivity and cloud service efficiency
Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through proactive design and continuous improvement.
Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential for adoption.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
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: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance