Senior Principal Software Developer
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Architect concurrent, multi-region topologies on OCI, designing and deploying service stacks across two or more regions to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
- Design and implement comprehensive automation pipelines for infrastructure, security, and compliance, enabling seamless policy enforcement throughout the product lifecycle.
- Operate and optimize large-scale analytics workloads using Spark/Data Flow, Autonomous Data Warehouse, and Object Storage, driving enhanced performance and efficiency.
- Build production-grade MLOps workflows leveraging OCI Data Science, Data Integration Service, and related analytics tools-including reproducible training pipelines, model fine-tuning and registry, and CI/CD-based deployment strategies (Functions or OKE) with progressive rollout capabilities.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience, including direct responsibility for designing, building, and operating large-scale backend and infrastructure systems.
- Extensive coding expertise in Python and Java, with a proven track record of delivering production-quality solutions.
- Deep hands-on expertise with a major cloud platform (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure preferred), and proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Demonstrated experience architecting, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-based infrastructures (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure preferred).
- Direct, practical experience deploying and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Deep understanding of DevOps/ML Ops practices, including hands-on involvement in building, deploying, and managing analytics/ML models in production.
- Proven ability to design, evolve, and maintain RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger).
- Advanced knowledge of SQL (schema design, query optimization) and NoSQL fundamentals (e.g., Redis).
- Proven ability to drill into code, resolve complex technical challenges, and actively contribute to problem resolution in high-impact projects.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor others while remaining involved in implementation activities
- Master's or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 12+ years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure, backend engineering, DevOps, or ML Ops roles.
- Recognized certifications in cloud computing, security, or DevOps methodology.
- Demonstrated experience operating and optimizing large-scale analytics workloads (Spark/Data Flow, Autonomous Data Warehouse, Object Storage).
- Track record of building production-grade MLOps workflows and deploying ML/AI models at scale.
- Experience designing secure, automated, and compliant infrastructure in regulated environments.
- Advanced coding skills in Python and Java, plus experience with distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Hive).
- Prior roles supporting major production systems, operations, cloud support, or similar high-availability domains.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platform (AWS, OCI, Azure) architectures and operational best practices.
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices.
- Experience in progressive rollout strategies and driving the technical vision for AI-powered analytics solutions.
- Architect, design, and hands-on develop secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure for cutting-edge AI-driven analytics solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Lead and directly contribute to the end-to-end implementation and deployment of complex analytics and ML pipelines, ensuring robust performance, high reliability, and minimal downtime across multi-region environments.
- Champion and execute automation initiatives, building advanced CI/CD pipelines and comprehensive lifecycle policy enforcement to streamline development and operations.
- Set, enact, and maintain high standards for infrastructure security, compliance, and operational excellence at scale.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and business teams-translating strategic goals into innovative, production-grade solutions and actively addressing operational issues.
- Mentor and guide engineers while remaining actively engaged in coding, architecture reviews, and technical problem-solving.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.Career Level - IC5About Us:As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and 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 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.