Principal Software Engineer / Architect

$150,200 - $251,600/Yr

Oracle - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Principal

Springfield, IL

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Principal Software Engineer / Architect role at Oracle involves working within the Data Services organization to develop and optimize large-scale data applications. The position focuses on building a next-generation SQL query engine, enhancing performance with data storage systems, and ensuring enterprise-grade security. The role requires a strong background in software engineering, particularly in distributed systems and cloud-based data systems, to support various data processing tasks across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Responsibilities

• Define specifications for significant new projects and develop software according to those specifications.
• Take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures within the software engineering division.
• Perform professional software development tasks associated with developing, designing, and debugging software applications or operating systems.
• Lead complex software projects from initial design to execution.

Requirements

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or related engineering fields.
• 8+ years of experience in Java or Scala; knowledge in Python is a plus.
• Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience in operating cloud-based data systems at scale.
• Experience in distributed systems, databases, and big data systems (Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Hadoop, and/or SQL).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with machine learning and model training.
• Familiarity with healthcare data processing and network anomaly detection.

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.
• Flexible Vacation and paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave with carryover options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.