
Principal Software Engineer – Senior Software Engineer – Java, SRE & Observability
Oracle · Texas, United States
- On site
- Full-time
- $223,000 / year
- Texas, United States
Job highlights
- Build next-gen cloud-native EHR platforms.
- Design AI-driven automation and AIOps.
- Lead system design for scalability, reliability.
- Hands-on coding, debugging, and delivery.
- Mentor engineers and influence strategy.
About the role
Principal Software Engineer – Senior Software Engineer – Java, SRE & Observability
Join our Health Applications team to build the next generation of cloud-native EHR platforms. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will shape both technical architecture and product direction from the ground up. You’ll operate at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI—designing intelligent, scalable, and resilient healthcare solutions that directly impact clinical outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and build cloud-native EHR platforms using microservices and Kubernetes.
- Design and deliver AI-driven automation and AIOps systems.
- Lead end-to-end system design for scalability, reliability, and observability.
- Stay hands-on with coding, debugging, and production delivery.
- Drive engineering excellence through code reviews and best practices.
- Mentor engineers and elevate team capability.
- Partner cross-functionally to influence product and technical strategy.
Customer Impact & Technical Escalation
- Serve as escalation point for complex customer issues beyond Tier 1/2.
- Lead root cause analysis of critical incidents.
- Collaborate across teams to resolve and prevent issues.
- Provide implementation guidance for EHR deployments.
Systems, Integration & Operational Excellence
- Design solutions for EHR integrations and ecosystem connectivity.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop SOPs and operational automation.
- Maintain knowledge bases and runbooks.
- Work in Agile, continuous delivery environments.
- Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
What You Bring
- 7+ years building distributed systems.
- Strong Java plus Python/Shell scripting.
- Microservices and Kubernetes expertise.
- Cloud experience (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- AI/ML or AIOps production experience.
- Solution design for complex systems.
- REST APIs, JSON/XML knowledge.
- SQL and secure data handling.
- Code reviews and mentoring experience.
- Customer-facing troubleshooting experience.
Nice to Have
- EHR or healthcare platform experience.
- HL7/FHIR familiarity.
- Oracle Health / New Millennium exposure.
- Oracle DB experience.
- Kubernetes experience.
Why This Role
- Build greenfield healthcare systems.
- Own architecture and product direction.
- Work on applied AI in production.
- High-autonomy, high-impact environment.
Qualifications
Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $99,600 - $223,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- 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
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4
About Us
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.
True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
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Key skills/competency
- Principal Software Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Java
- SRE
- Observability
- Microservices
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Native
- AI/ML
- AIOps
Skills & topics
- Principal Software Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Java
- SRE
- Observability
- Microservices
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Native
- AIOps
- Distributed Systems
- Software Development
- Cloud Computing
- Healthcare Technology
- AI
- ML
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- REST API
- SQL
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Java, microservices, Kubernetes, and cloud experience.
- Showcase impact: Quantify achievements in distributed systems and AIOps.
- Prepare for technical deep-dives: Review distributed systems, Java, and cloud architecture.
- Demonstrate leadership: Be ready to discuss mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.
- Understand Oracle's mission: Align your application with their AI and cloud focus.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Principal Software Engineer role at Oracle?
- The Principal Software Engineer role at Oracle emphasizes strong Java skills, experience with microservices and Kubernetes, and expertise in distributed systems. Proficiency in Python/Shell scripting, cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP), and AI/ML or AIOps is also crucial. Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON/XML, SQL, and secure data handling is expected.
- Is sponsorship available for this US REMOTE Principal Software Engineer position at Oracle?
- No, sponsorship is not available for this US REMOTE Principal Software Engineer position at Oracle. Candidates must be US Citizens or Greencard Holders.
- What is the salary range for the Principal Software Engineer role at Oracle in the US?
- The hiring range for the Principal Software Engineer role in the US is from $99,600 to $223,400 per year. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and equity. The exact salary is determined by factors like experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.
- What kind of healthcare experience is preferred for this role at Oracle?
- While not strictly required, experience with EHR or healthcare platforms is considered a 'nice to have' for this role. Familiarity with standards like HL7/FHIR, and specific Oracle Health products like New Millennium, would be advantageous.
- What are the opportunities for growth and impact in this Principal Software Engineer position?
- This role offers significant impact by allowing you to build greenfield healthcare systems, own architecture and product direction, and work on applied AI in production. It's described as a high-autonomy, high-impact environment with opportunities to mentor engineers and influence technical strategy.
- What benefits does Oracle offer to its employees in the US?
- Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), paid parental leave, adoption assistance, employee stock purchase plan, financial planning, and group legal services.
- Does this Principal Software Engineer role involve on-call duties?
- Yes, this Principal Software Engineer role involves participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation as part of the operational responsibilities.