Software Development Architect

About

Join our dynamic team as a Software Development Architect specializing in cloud-native architectures and distributed systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned expert to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud applications and services, driving technical direction and mentoring engineering teams.

Oracle is dedicated to innovative solutions that improve lives. Join us in leading the charge in AI and cloud solutions.

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, supporting employees with various benefits, including volunteering opportunities.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy large-scale, high-performance software systems on cloud platforms including OCI and other providers.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and design patterns across engineering groups.
• Lead design reviews and proof-of-concept initiatives, evaluating new technologies for potential adoption in projects.
• Collaborate effectively with product management, development, DevOps, and security teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Provide mentorship to developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code.
• Innovate AI solutions to boost DevOps productivity and enhance cloud service efficiency.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through proactive architectural design and continuous enhancements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance for our projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years in an architect or technical lead role.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C#, or Node.js.
• Strong grasp of cloud computing concepts, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, and container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Hands-on experience with OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform services.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong understanding of API design, microservices, event-driven architectures, and data streaming.
• Solid grounding in software design patterns, distributed systems, and RESTful or GraphQL architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Architect certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with serverless frameworks such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions.
• Familiarity with data engineering, AI/ML pipelines, or observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays and sick leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Disclaimer

Certain roles may require compliance with applicable health mandates. Range and benefits information provided applies to specified locations only. US: Salary range from $136,600 to $338,500 annually, with potential eligibility for bonuses and compensation deferral. This role is open for applications at least three days from the posting date or as long as it is posted.