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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Oracle
- **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,600.0 - $223,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghcbja

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

 + 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.

 + Strong programming skills in one or more high level programming languages such as Java and/or Python.

 + Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services.

 + Strong understanding of:

 + System design and software architecture

 + APIs and microservices

 + Databases and data modeling

 + CI/CD and DevOps practices

 + Observability and operational tooling

 + Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives.

 + Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience with public cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP).

 + Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.

 + Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks.

 + Experience improving engineering productivity and developer workflows.

 + Knowledge of security, scalability, and performance optimization best practices.

 + Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical workstreams.

## Description

+ Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems.

 + Drive architecture discussions and make sound technical tradeoff decisions.

 + Own complex projects end-to-end, from requirements through production deployment and operational support.

 + Contribute to long-term technical strategy and roadmap planning.

Software Development

 + Write high-quality, production-grade code with strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and observability.

 + Build and optimize distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure components.

 + Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis.

 + Improve system scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Influence

 + Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, architects, security teams, and partner engineering organizations.

 + Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance.

 + Influence engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes across teams.

 + Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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