Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: CA
Salary: $122,800–$306,400 / yr
Posted: 91 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer serves as a domain expert shaping product architecture and velocity across multiple product areas. This individual contributor role involves defining scalable patterns for microservices, data modeling, and performance engineering while integrating in-database analytics and machine learning to enable personalization, recommendations, or fraud detection. The engineer will build foundational code for new projects, lead architectural reviews, and manage service-level objectives through testing and observability. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java, Python, PL/SQL, and Oracle AI Database, alongside experience with distributed systems, distributed caching software, and cloud application development. The role addresses complex technical problems by optimizing software testing, implementing secure development practices, and resolving systematic issues related to API functionality and interoperability to ensure high availability and reliability.

Skills

Java Python PL/SQL Oracle AI Database Distributed Systems Microservices Machine Learning Distributed Caching SQL API Observability Data Modeling Performance Engineering Testing Security Cloud Application Development

What you'll do

Define scalable patterns for microservices and data modeling, including spatial and graph structures.
Integrate in-database analytics and machine learning to enable personalization and fraud detection.
Establish service-level objectives and enforce them through performance gates, query linting, and telemetry.
Architect new services and lead the design of foundational code for prototypes and projects.
Conduct complex debugging and troubleshooting to resolve systematic issues in API functionality and integration.
Lead strategic initiatives to optimize software testing, quality assurance, and observability processes.
Implement secure software development practices and automated solutions to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship on software architecture decisions and industry standards.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience.
Proficiency in Java, Python, and PL/SQL.
Experience with Distributed Systems, Distributed Caching Software, and Cloud Application Development.
Expertise in Oracle AI Database and AI Agents.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Experience in designing scalable microservices and data modeling, including spatial and graph models.
Ability to lead software architecture, performance engineering, and complex troubleshooting for high-impact projects.
Ability to provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.

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