Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle

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On-site
Location
Vienna, VA
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$96,800–$306,400 / yr
Posted
99 days ago
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TL;DR · Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

The Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer will join the team as a Solution Architect to support a strategic customer's cloud transformation initiatives. This role involves designing enterprise-grade technology solutions that ensure security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence. You will lead architecture sessions for applications and infrastructure, translate business requirements into scalable designs, and develop technical documentation. Key responsibilities include defining networking architectures like VCNs and Load Balancers, establishing observability frameworks, and mentoring engineering teams. You will utilize Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Terraform, Kubernetes, and Linux/Windows platforms while applying knowledge of Zero Trust, CI/CD, and DevSecOps. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems within highly regulated financial environments, requiring expertise in hybrid cloud connectivity, disaster recovery, and multi-region high-availability solution designs.

What you'll do

  • Design secure, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable enterprise solution architectures.
  • Define networking architectures including VCNs, DRGs, Load Balancers, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Develop architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation guidance for engineering teams.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide governance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies for complex cloud transformations.
  • Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solution designs.
  • Mentor engineering teams on architecture best practices and cloud-native design patterns.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of IT experience.
  • At least 8 years of experience in solution architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Experience designing enterprise cloud solutions, including multi-region disaster recovery and high availability.
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts including routing, load balancing, VPN, FastConnect, DNS, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows platforms, Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).

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