Principal Software Engineer, Backend

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Nashville, TNScottsdale, AZPortland, ORPhoenix, AZLas Vegas, NVPhiladelphia, PAAtlanta, GAColorado Springs, CODenver, CO
Salary: $114,600–$234,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Backend

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The Principal Software Engineer – Backend, Java/Python joins the Clinical Applications Engineering team to modernize provider workflows, inbox management, and clinical messaging within a next-generation cloud-native Electronic Health Record platform. This role involves designing and maintaining scalable backend services and distributed systems that power critical healthcare workflows. You will build full-stack solutions with a primary focus on backend architecture, performance, and reliability. Key responsibilities include leading technical design discussions, mentoring junior engineers, and owning the entire software development lifecycle from requirements to production support. Required technical skills include Java, Python, and other object-oriented programming languages, alongside expertise in distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud-native applications. You will also leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity while solving complex problems in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

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Skills

Java Python Distributed Systems Microservices Cloud-Native APIs System Design Object-Oriented Programming Containerization DevOps GitHub Copilot Artificial Intelligence Data Structures Algorithms

What you'll do

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native EHR applications for clinical inbox and messaging workflows.
Build highly scalable backend services and distributed systems to power critical healthcare workflows.
Develop full-stack solutions with a primary focus on backend architecture, performance, and reliability.
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to long-term platform strategy.
Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and day-to-day technical guidance.
Own services throughout the entire development lifecycle from requirements gathering to production support.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis efforts.
Improve system observability, operational readiness, and overall performance.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Must have 7-9+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Must have strong experience developing enterprise-scale backend systems using Java, Python, or other object-oriented languages.
Must have a deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, APIs, scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization.
Must have experience building and supporting cloud-native applications in modern engineering environments.
Must have proven experience serving as a technical lead, leading projects and mentoring engineers.
Must have experience guiding and supporting teams of approximately 5-6 engineers through technical execution and delivery.
Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder.

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